How to get from Silver Spring to Lorton by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL BLUE LINE 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 37 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

97min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - 371371
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    100 yd • 2 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE, GREYHOUND US0670 and 371

To get from Silver Spring to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0670 bus 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 19 min.

79min
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 371371
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0670
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Bus Stop
    ID SPV6
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    371 Lorton
  • 9
    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
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Lorton

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Lorton, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 33.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
  • East West Hwy & @1325

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

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE, GREYHOUND US0670 and 371

To get from Silver Spring to Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Silver Spring station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0670 bus 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 19 min.

79min
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 371371
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0670
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Bus Stop
    ID SPV6
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    371 Lorton
  • 9
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Lorton?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line 371.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Lorton?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0670, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring and Lorton?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Lorton?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Lorton by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Lorton in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring to get to Lorton?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Silver Spring and Lorton?

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

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Silver Spring to Lorton?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Lorton costs $6.00.

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