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

From Takoma to Lorton, VA by bus and metro

To get from Takoma to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Takoma station to Metro Center 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 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $4.70. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

105min$4.70
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    16 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
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Takoma to Lorton, VA by bus and metro via RED, GREYHOUND US0670 and 371

To get from Takoma to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Takoma 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 Park And Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $4.45. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

101min$4.45
Metro - RED
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 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
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Park And Ride
    ID 1092
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lorton, VA
    Walk to
    Lorton, VA
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Takoma to Lorton, VA

The distance between Takoma, Fairfax County and Lorton, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 35.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 105 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma 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 Takoma to Lorton, VA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Takoma to Lorton, VA by bus and metro via RED, GREYHOUND US0670 and 371

To get from Takoma to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the RED metro from Takoma 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 Park And Ride station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $4.45. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

101min$4.45
Metro - RED
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 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
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Park And Ride
    ID 1092
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lorton, VA
    Walk to
    Lorton, VA
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Takoma to Lorton, VA?

    The fastest way takes 105 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Takoma to Lorton, VA?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Metro line RED, Bus line GREYHOUND US0670, Bus line 371.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 45 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Takoma to Lorton, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Takoma in Washington to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Lorton, VA in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Takoma in Washington and Lorton, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 45 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Takoma in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Takoma and Lorton, VA?

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

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

    The ride from Takoma to Lorton, VA costs $4.70.

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