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How to get fromSmithsonian Metro Station to Lortonby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train

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

  2. Subway, line 371 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platformsubway subway B
    2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro to Lorton Rd and Sanger Stbus bus 305 / ...
    1h 36m
    $3–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Metro Station to Lortontaxi taxi 18.1 mi
    19 min
    $50–65

  4. Drive 18.1 mi

    1. Drive from Smithsonian Metro Station to Lortoncar car 18.1 mi
    19 min
    $4–5

  5. Bus, line 371 bus

    1. Take the bus from 14 St SW+Independence Av SW to Van Dorn St Station+Bay Gbus bus A29
    2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G to Lorton @ Silverbrookbus bus 371
    2h 3m
    $5–9

Smithsonian Metro Station to Lorton by foot and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 18.9 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

What companies run services between Smithsonian Metro Station, DC, USA and Lorton, VA, USA?

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from 4 to 2 4 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Smithsonian Metro Station to Lorton @ Silverbrook via 14 St SW+Independence Av SW, Van Dorn St Station+Bay G, Van Dorn St, Blue Line Center Platform, Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform, and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G in around 2h 3m.

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