How to get from Union Station to Lorton by bus and metro?

Union Station to Lorton - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Union Station to Lorton runs from 5:23 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 17 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Station to Lorton by bus and metro

To get from Union Station to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Union Station station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 371 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G station to Lorton Vre Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton on the Moovit app.

77min$3.25
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
    Union Station Drive Northeast
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    371 Lorton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorton Vre Bay A
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Vre Bay A
    ID 1189
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Lorton

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Lorton, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 26.18 mi, which can typically be traveled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station to Lorton 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Union Station to Lorton

To check the bus and metro schedule from Union Station to Lorton using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Union Station) and destination (Lorton), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Lorton?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Station and Lorton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Lorton?

    The RED metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Union Station in Washington to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Franconia-Springfield Metro station near Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Station to Lorton by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Station to get to Lorton?

    Get on the RED metro from the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Union Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Union Station and Lorton?

    Get off the metro at the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop, which is closest to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Union Station to Lorton?

    The ride from Union Station to Lorton costs $3.25.

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