There are 5 ways to get from Herndon to Lorton by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
2h 16m$7–11Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Herndon to Lortoncar 24.3 mi
37 min$5–7Line 494 bus, line 371 bus
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay C to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Lbus 494 / ...
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
2h 21m$8–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Herndon to Lortontaxi 24.3 mi
37 min$55–70Subway, line 371 bus
- Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger Stbus 305 / ...
2h 21m$7–11
Herndon to Lorton by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Herndon to Lorton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Herndon to Lorton is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Herndon to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Elden St @ Monroe St and arriving at Lorton Rd @ Sanger St via Tysons Corner Metro Bay C and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Herndon to Lorton. However, there are services departing from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at 2 via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
The distance between Herndon and Lorton is 40 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Herndon to Lorton without a car is to subway which takes 2h 16m and costs $7 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Herndon to Lorton, including transfers.
Herndon to Lorton bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Tysons Corner Metro Bay C station.
Herndon to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Herndon to Lorton bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L station.
What companies run services between Herndon, VA, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to 2 via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, and 2 in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elden St @ Monroe St to Lorton Rd @ Sanger St via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K, Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons Corner Metro Bay C, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L in around 2h 21m.
Subway from Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay C to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–6
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay L to Lorton Rd @ Sanger St
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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Booking & Getting There
Herndon to Lorton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Herndon to Lorton is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Herndon to Lorton.
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