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How to get fromLorton to Smithsonian Institutionby train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Lorton to Smithsonian Institution by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 2 to 4train train Fredericksburg Line
    45 min
    $5–8

  2. Line 371 bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus bus 371
    2. Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway B
    1h 21m
    $3–7

  3. Line 371 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus bus 371
    2. Take the bus from Van Dorn St Station+Bay G to S Hayes St+12 St Sbus bus A27
    1h 57m
    $8–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lorton to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 18.4 mi
    21 min
    $55–70

  5. Drive 18.4 mi

    1. Drive from Lorton to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 18.4 mi
    21 min
    $4–5

Lorton to Smithsonian Institution by train and foot

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.7 mi
  • Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Smithsonian Institution, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Smithsonian Institution via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform, Van Dorn St Station+Bay G, S Hayes St+12 St S, Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform, and L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform in around 1h 57m.

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