How to get from Lorton to Ellicott City by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Lorton to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 371 bus from Lorton Vre Bay A station to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro and finally take the 345 bus from 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

181min$8.00
Bus - 371371
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Lorton Vre Bay A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Lorton
  • 2
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    371 Franconia- Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    105 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Lorton to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Lorton Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the 345 bus from Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $10.55.

321min$10.55
Walk to train station
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Lorton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lorton Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    314 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lorton to Ellicott City

The distance between Lorton, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 65.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 181 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lorton to Ellicott City by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lorton

Lorton is located at Lorton, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Lorton Vre Bay A.

Train stations close to Lorton:

  • Lorton Station

Bus stations close to Lorton:

  • Lorton Vre Bay A
  • Lorton Vre Bay B
  • Lorton Vre Bay C

Public transit stations close to Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Ellicott City is located at Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd.

Bus stations close to Ellicott City:

  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd
  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
  • Long Gate P&R

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Lorton to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the FREDERICKSBURG LINE train from Lorton Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the 345 bus from Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St station to Long Gate P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $10.55.

321min$10.55
Walk to train station
Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
Bus - 345345
Leaves from Lorton Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lorton Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FREDERICKSBURG LINEFREDERICKSBURG LINE
    Wait for train
    FREDERICKSBURG LINE
    314 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sw Independence Av & Sw 6th St
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/8 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Long Gate P&R
    Ride to bus station
    Long Gate P&R
    ID 7531
    85 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lorton to Ellicott City?

    The fastest way takes 181 minutes, using Bus line 371, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 345.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lorton to Ellicott City?

    The alternative route takes 321 minutes, using Bus line FREDERICKSBURG LINE, Bus line 345.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lorton and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lorton to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 371 bus line goes from 371 Franconia- Springfield station near Lorton to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G station near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Lorton to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Lorton and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lorton to get to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 371 bus from the 371 Franconia- Springfield stop near Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lorton and Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G stop, which is closest to Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Lorton to Ellicott City?

    The ride from Lorton to Ellicott City costs $8.00.

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