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How to get fromGaithersburg to Lortonby subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Lorton by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Subway, line 371 bus

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    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger Stbus bus 305 / ...
    2h 14m
    $5–9

  2. Drive  36 mi

    1. Drive from Gaithersburg to Lortoncar car 36 mi
    40 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Lortontaxi taxi 36 mi
    40 min
    $80–100

  4. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway Y
    3. Take the train from 3 to 2train train
    2h 19m
    $9–14

Gaithersburg to Lorton by subway and bus

Calendar320Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gaithersburg to Lorton. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L, then take the line 305 bus to Lorton Rd @ Sanger St. Alternatively, you can drive from Gaithersburg to Lorton in around 40 min.

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