How to get from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA by bus and metro?

Shady Grove to Lorton, VA - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA runs from 5:00 AM to 11:31 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 2 hr 6 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Shady Grove to Lorton, VA by bus and metro

To get from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Shady Grove 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 Park And Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Shady Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

126min$7.75
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Shady Grove
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    33 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
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Park And Ride
    ID 1092
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lorton, VA
    Walk to
    Lorton, VA
    570 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA

The distance between Shady Grove, Fairfax County and Lorton, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 46.75 mi, which can typically be traveled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Shady Grove) and destination (Lorton, VA), 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 Shady Grove to Lorton, VA?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct metro between Shady Grove and Lorton, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Shady Grove in Montgomery County 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, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Shady Grove in Montgomery County and Lorton, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Shady Grove to get to Lorton, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Shady Grove in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Shady Grove and Lorton, VA?

    Get off the metro at the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop, which is closest to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA?

    The ride from Shady Grove to Lorton, VA costs $7.75.

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