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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lorton to Gaithersburg 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 Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 27m
    $9–12

  2. Line 371 bus, subway

    cheapest
    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
    3. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 55m
    $5–8

  3. Drive  35.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lorton to Gaithersburgcar car 35.9 mi
    41 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lorton to Gaithersburgtaxi taxi 35.9 mi
    41 min
    $80–100

Lorton to Gaithersburg by train and subway

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Lorton to Gaithersburg. However, you can take the train to Lead, walk to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Lorton to Gaithersburg in around 41 min.

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