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

From Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA by bus and metro

To get from Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from Columbia Heights station to Pentagon 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 31 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

91min$4.10
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Columbia Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Columbia Heights
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Pentagon
    15 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    24 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 Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA by bus and metro via GREEN, BLUE and 371

To get from Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the GREEN metro from Columbia Heights station to L'Enfant Plaza 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 49 min. The ride fare is $3.30. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

109min$3.30
Metro - GREEN
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Columbia Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Columbia Heights
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    11 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    40 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
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Public transit directions from Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA

The distance between Columbia Heights, Fairfax County and Lorton, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 29.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA

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

Alternative route from Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA by bus and metro via GREEN, BLUE and 371

To get from Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the GREEN metro from Columbia Heights station to L'Enfant Plaza 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 49 min. The ride fare is $3.30. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

109min$3.30
Metro - GREEN
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Columbia Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Columbia Heights
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    11 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    40 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct metro between Columbia Heights 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 31 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Huntington station near Columbia Heights in Washington to Pentagon station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Pentagon station near Lorton, VA in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Columbia Heights in Washington and Lorton, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Huntington station near Columbia Heights in Washington.

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

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

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

    The ride from Columbia Heights to Lorton, VA costs $4.10.