There are 7 ways to get from Reston to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton AmtrakKeystone Service
4h 37m$34–676Drive 139.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Exton139.2 mi
2h 52m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to ExtonPao
7h 58mFly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Take the taxi from Lancaster (LNS) to Exton
3h 16m$322–634Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center PlatformSv
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
5h 12m$31–274Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
4h 33m$244–569Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
5h 8m$86–574
Reston to Exton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Exton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Exton. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Reston and Exton is 183 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Exton without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Reston to Exton, including transfers.
Reston to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Exton is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Reston to Exton.
There are 122+ hotels available in Exton.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Exton Amtrak via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 37m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $17–250
- Business Class
- $70–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $6–10
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
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