There are 5 ways to get from Lorton to Sterling by bus, subway, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 371 bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Gbus 371
- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway B
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 28m$5–19Line 371 bus, line 494 bus
- Take the bus from Silverbrook Rd and Royal Robin La to Franconia-Springfield Metrobus 305 / ...
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Tysons Corner Metrobus 494 / ...
2h 31m$5–23Drive 27.8 mi
- Drive from Lorton to Sterlingcar 27.8 mi
40 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lorton to Sterlingtaxi 27.8 mi
40 min$65–80Train, subway
- Take the train from 2 to 4train Fredericksburg Line
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 31m$9–22
Lorton to Sterling by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lorton to Sterling is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Lorton to Sterling is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Lorton to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Silverbrook Rd and Royal Robin La and arriving at Davis Drive and Great Trail Terrace via Franconia-Springfield Metro and Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Lorton to Sterling. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Lorton and Sterling is 52 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lorton to Sterling without a car is to line 371 bus and subway which takes 2h 28m and costs $5 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Lorton to Sterling, including transfers.
Lorton to Sterling bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Silverbrook Rd and Royal Robin La station.
Lorton to Sterling train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from 2 station.
Lorton to Sterling bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Franconia-Springfield Metro station.
What companies run services between Lorton, VA, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Silverbrook Rd and Royal Robin La to Davis Drive and Great Trail Terrace via Franconia-Springfield Metro, Tysons Corner Metro, Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, and Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay in around 2h 31m.
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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
- +1 800-743-3873
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Railway Express
Train from 2 to 4
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Virginia Railway Express
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Lorton Rd and Sanger St to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Silverbrook Rd and Royal Robin La to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Tysons Corner Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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 to Sterling train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, arrive at 4 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lorton to Sterling is 28 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Lorton to Sterling.
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