There are 5 ways to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from 2 to Leadtrain Fredericksburg Line
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimoretrain Commuter Rail
3h 6m$10–20Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29bus 315
4h 1m$5–9Drive 50 mi
- Drive from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott Citycar 50 mi
1h 8m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott Citytaxi 50 mi
1h 8m$140–170Line 371 bus, bus, line 26 bus, line 77 bus
- Take the bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus 305 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb to SMALLWOOD ST & W MULBERRY ST sb nsbus 26
- Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus 77
4h 40m$12–22
Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City is to subway and bus which costs $5 - $9 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton Station (VRE) station to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr and arriving at EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Springfield Bus Stop, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at West Baltimore via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Lorton Station (VRE) and Ellicott City is 67 miles. The road distance is 50.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $9 - $20.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City, including transfers.
Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr.
Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from 2 station.
The best way to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $9 - $20. Alternatively, you can line 371 bus and bus and line 26 bus and line 77 bus, which costs $12 - $22 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Lorton Station (VRE), VA, USA and Ellicott City, MD, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lorton Station (VRE) to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via 2, Lead, Washington Union Station, West Baltimore, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lorton Station (VRE) to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns via Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr, Franconia-Springfield Metro, Springfield Bus Stop, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb, SMALLWOOD ST & W MULBERRY ST sb ns, and West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Railway Express
Train from 2 to Lead
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Virginia Railway Express
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to West Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from HAINES ST & WARNER ST eb to SMALLWOOD ST & W MULBERRY ST sb ns
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb ns
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Lorton Station Blvd and Percy Simms Dr to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Franconia-Springfield Metro station.
Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, arrive at Lead station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Lorton Station (VRE) to Ellicott City.
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