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How to get fromLorton to Bethesdaby train, subway, car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from 2 to Leadtrain train Fredericksburg Line
    2. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 10m
    $9–12

  2. Drive  24.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lorton to Bethesdacar car 24.7 mi
    36 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lorton to Bethesdataxi taxi 24.7 mi
    36 min
    $70–90

  4. Line 371 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd @ Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus bus 371
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    1h 38m
    $5–8

Lorton to Bethesda by train and subway

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29 mi
  • Duration: 1h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Lorton to Bethesda. However, you can take the train to Lead, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Lorton to Bethesda in around 36 min.

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