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

From Bethesda to Lorton, VA by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station 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 53 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

113min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 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

From Bethesda to Lorton, VA by bus

To get from Bethesda to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 798 bus from Montgomery Ln @ East Ln station to International Dr @ Greensboro Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 494 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 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

141min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 798798
Bus - 494494
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Montgomery Ln @ East Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Ln @ East Ln
    ID 7605
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 798798
    Wait for bus
    798
    798 Tysons
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Dr @ Greensboro Dr
    ID 2441
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 494494
    Wait for bus
    494
    494 Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bus Route 301
    ID 6341
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    80 yd • 2 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 Bethesda to Lorton, VA

The distance between Bethesda, Fairfax County and Lorton, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 36.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 113 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda 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 Bethesda to Lorton, VA

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

To get from Bethesda to Lorton, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 798 bus from Montgomery Ln @ East Ln station to International Dr @ Greensboro Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 494 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 2 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Lorton, VA on the Moovit app.

141min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 798798
Bus - 494494
Bus - 371371
Walk to Lorton, VA
Leaves from Montgomery Ln @ East Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Montgomery Ln @ East Ln
    ID 7605
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 798798
    Wait for bus
    798
    798 Tysons
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    International Dr @ Greensboro Dr
    ID 2441
    59 min
  • 4
    Bus - 494494
    Wait for bus
    494
    494 Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bus Route 301
    ID 6341
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
    ID 1185
    80 yd • 2 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 Bethesda to Lorton, VA?

    The fastest way takes 113 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 371.

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

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line 798, Bus line 494, Bus line 371.

  • Is there a direct metro between Bethesda 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 53 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Montgomery County to Glenmont station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Glenmont station near Lorton, VA in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda in Montgomery County and Lorton, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Montgomery County.

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

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

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

    The ride from Bethesda to Lorton, VA costs $5.10.

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