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

From Alexandria to Lorton, VA by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, take the BLUE metro from King Street-Old Town 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 1 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

61min$4.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 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

Alternative route from Alexandria to Lorton, VA by bus and metro via YELLOW, 310 and 371

To get from Alexandria to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW metro from King Street-Old Town station to Huntington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 310 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 26 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

86min$3.25
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 310310
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Huntington
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Metro North Bay A
    ID 1191
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    310 Rolling Vly Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
    ID 1184
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    20 yd • 1 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 Alexandria to Lorton, VA

The distance between Alexandria, Fairfax County and Lorton, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 18.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria 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 Alexandria to Lorton, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Alexandria to Lorton, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alexandria) 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 Alexandria to Lorton, VA by bus and metro via YELLOW, 310 and 371

To get from Alexandria to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the YELLOW metro from King Street-Old Town station to Huntington station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 310 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 26 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

86min$3.25
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 310310
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Huntington
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Metro North Bay A
    ID 1191
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    310 Rolling Vly Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
    ID 1184
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    20 yd • 1 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 Alexandria to Lorton, VA?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 310, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria 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 1 min.

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

    The BLUE metro line goes from King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria in Alexandria to Franconia-Springfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Franconia-Springfield station near Lorton, VA in Fairfax County.

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

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

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria in Alexandria.

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

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

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Lorton, VA costs $4.50.

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