What is the cheapest way to get from Potomac to Reston?

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Reston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Reston?

The fastest way to get from Potomac to Reston is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $50 - $65.

How far is it from Potomac to Reston?

The distance between Potomac and Reston is 41 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.

How do I travel from Potomac to Reston without a car?

The best way to get from Potomac to Reston without a car is to bus and subway via Rockville+Bay A which takes 1h 31m and costs $6 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Potomac to Reston?

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Potomac to Reston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Potomac to Reston?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Reston is 17 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Potomac to Reston.

Where can I stay near Reston?

There are 356+ hotels available in Reston.

Potomac to Reston - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Potomac to Reston by bus, subway, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, subway via Rockville+Bay A
best
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd to Rockville+Bay AM82
2. Take the subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center PlatformR
3. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center PlatformS
1h 31m
$6–15
Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Potomac to Reston17.1 mi
22 min
$4–5
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay JM82
2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay C to New York Av NW+12 St NWD80
3. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center PlatformS
1h 56m
$7–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Potomac to Reston17.1 mi
22 min
$50–65

Potomac to Reston by bus and subway

195Weekly Services

1h 31mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Potomac to Reston.

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Distance: 40.4 mi
Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Reston, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Potomac to Reston. However, you can take the bus to Rockville+Bay A, walk to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, then take the subway to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, New York Av NW+12 St NW, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 1h 56m.

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