How to get fromLorton Station (VRE) to Washingtonby train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Washington by train, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 2 to 4train Fredericksburg Line
1h 6m
$5–8
Line 371 bus, subway
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lorton Park & Ride to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus 371
2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Federal Triangle, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway B
1h 24m
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lorton Station (VRE) to Washingtontaxi 18.5 mi
21 min
$55–70
Drive 18.5 mi
1. Drive from Lorton Station (VRE) to Washingtoncar 18.5 mi
21 min
$4–5

Lorton Station (VRE) to Washington by foot, bus, and subway

401Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lorton Station (VRE) to Washington.

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Distance: 19.8 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Lorton Station (VRE), VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from 2 to 4 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 37 min.

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