What is the cheapest way to get from Herndon to Lorton?

The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Lorton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Herndon to Lorton?

The fastest way to get from Herndon to Lorton is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Herndon and Lorton?

No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Elden St and Monroe St and arriving at Lorton Rd and Sanger St via Tysons Corner Metro and Franconia-Springfield Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Herndon to Lorton?

The distance between Herndon and Lorton is 40 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.

How do I travel from Herndon to Lorton without a car?

The best way to get from Herndon to Lorton without a car is to line 494 bus and line 371 bus which takes 2h 20m and costs $5 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Herndon to Lorton?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Herndon to Lorton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herndon to Lorton bus from?

Herndon to Lorton bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Tysons Corner Metro station.

Where does the Herndon to Lorton bus arrive?

Herndon to Lorton bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Franconia-Springfield Metro station.

Can I drive from Herndon to Lorton?

Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Lorton is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Herndon to Lorton.

Where can I stay near Lorton?

There are 610+ hotels available in Lorton.

Herndon to Lorton - 4 ways to travel via line 494 bus, line 371 bus, and subway

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

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Line 494 bus, line 371 bus
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1. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus 494 / ...
2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
2h 20m
$5–15
Subway, line 371 bus
1. Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
2h 23m
$5–11
Drive 24.3 mi
1. Drive from Herndon to Lortoncar 24.3 mi
37 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Herndon to Lortontaxi 24.3 mi
37 min
$55–70

Herndon to Lorton by bus and subway

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Elden St and Monroe St to Lorton Rd and Sanger St via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K, Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons Corner Metro, and Franconia-Springfield Metro in around 2h 20m.

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