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

From Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA by bus and metro

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, take the BLUE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Next, 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 23 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Smithsonian Metrorail may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

83min$7.25
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    371 Lorton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lorton Park And Ride
    ID 1092
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lorton, VA
    Walk to
    Lorton, VA
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA by bus

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 486 bus from Independence & 12th St station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave 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 47 min. The bus and metro schedule from Smithsonian Metrorail may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 486486
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Independence & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence & 12th St
    ID 338
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Dc All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Capitol St & Mass Ave
    ID 343
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    410 yd • 5 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 Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA

The distance between Smithsonian Metrorail, Fairfax County and Lorton, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 29.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smithsonian Metrorail 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 Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA

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

From Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA by bus

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 486 bus from Independence & 12th St station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave 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 47 min. The bus and metro schedule from Smithsonian Metrorail may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 486486
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Independence & 12th St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence & 12th St
    ID 338
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 486486
    Wait for bus
    486
    Dc All Stops
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Capitol St & Mass Ave
    ID 343
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    410 yd • 5 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 Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 486, Bus line GREYHOUND US0670, Bus line 371.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Franconia-Springfield station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Franconia-Springfield Metro station near Lorton, VA in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington and Lorton, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA?

    The last train from Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County is the Fredericksburg Line line. It leaves the L'Enfant Plaza station at 2:58 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA?

    The ride from Smithsonian Metrorail to Lorton, VA costs $7.25.