How to get from Metro Center to Lorton by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Metro Center to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Next, 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 10 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

70min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 371371
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Metro Center
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    371 Lorton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Lorton Vre Bay A
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Vre Bay A
    ID 1189
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Metro Center to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 16E bus from 14 St Nw+G Street NW station to Army-Navy Dr & S Eads St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10A bus and finally take the 171 bus from Huntington Metro North Bay C station to Lorton Vre Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

148min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 16E16E
Bus - 10A10A
Bus - 171171
Leaves from 14 St Nw+G Street NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14 St Nw+G Street NW
    ID 1001076
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 16E16E
    Wait for bus
    16E
    West To Culmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army-Navy Dr & S Eads St
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    South To Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Metro North Bay C
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Metro North Bay C
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 Lorton V.R.E.
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorton Vre Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Vre Bay B
    ID 5960
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metro Center to Lorton

The distance between Metro Center, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Lorton, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 24.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Center 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.

Public transit stations close to Metro Center

Metro Center is located at Metro Center, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is 13 St Nw+G St NW.

Metro stations close to Metro Center:

  • Gallery Place-Chinatown
  • Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Metro Center:

  • 13 St Nw+G St NW
  • 11th St NW & F St NW
  • F St NW & 11th St NW

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

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

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Metro Center to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 16E bus from 14 St Nw+G Street NW station to Army-Navy Dr & S Eads St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 10A bus and finally take the 171 bus from Huntington Metro North Bay C station to Lorton Vre Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

148min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 16E16E
Bus - 10A10A
Bus - 171171
Leaves from 14 St Nw+G Street NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14 St Nw+G Street NW
    ID 1001076
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 16E16E
    Wait for bus
    16E
    West To Culmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Army-Navy Dr & S Eads St
    15 min
  • 4
    Bus - 10A10A
    Wait for bus
    10A
    South To Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Huntington Metro North Bay C
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Metro North Bay C
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 171171
    Wait for bus
    171
    171 Lorton V.R.E.
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Lorton Vre Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Vre Bay B
    ID 5960
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metro Center to Lorton?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 371.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metro Center to Lorton?

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 16E, Bus line 10A, Bus line 171.

  • Is there a direct metro between Metro Center and Lorton?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Metro Center to Lorton?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Franconia-Springfield station near Metro Center in Washington to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Franconia-Springfield Metro station near Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metro Center to Lorton by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Metro Center in Washington and Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Metro Center to get to Lorton?

    Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Metro Center in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Metro Center 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 metro fare from Metro Center to Lorton?

    The ride from Metro Center to Lorton costs $6.00.

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