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How to get fromShady Grove Station to Lortonby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Shady Grove Station to Lorton by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, line 371 bus

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    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus bus 305 / ...
    2h 10m
    $5–11

  2. Subway, bus, line 371 bus

    1. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the bus from Dupont Circle to Springfieldbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus bus 371
    2h 53m
    $38–62

  3. Drive 36 mi

    1. Drive from Shady Grove Station to Lortoncar car 36 mi
    41 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shady Grove Station to Lortontaxi taxi 36 mi
    41 min
    $100–130

Shady Grove Station to Lorton by subway and bus

Calendar320Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 48.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Shady Grove Station, MD, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Shady Grove Station to Lorton. However, you can take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, take the subway to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Franconia-Springfield Metro, then take the line 305 bus to Lorton Rd and Sanger St. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Lorton @ Silverbrook via Dupont Circle, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Dupont Circle, Springfield, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 2h 53m.

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