There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Quantico by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train via Arlington
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformS
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center PlatformB
- Take the train from Alexandria to Quantico Amtrak
2h 25m$6–208Line 402 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tysons Westpark to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E402
- Take the train from 2 to 1Fredericksburg Line
3h 41m$7–17Drive 39.5 mi
- Drive from Reston to Quantico39.5 mi
54 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reston to Quantico39.5 mi
54 min$90–110Line 494 bus, train
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro494 / ...
- Take the train from 2 to 1Fredericksburg Line
2h 33m$8–17Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center PlatformS
- Take the train from 4 to 1Fredericksburg Line
2h 39m$9–18
Reston to Quantico by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Quantico is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Quantico is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Quantico. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Quantico Amtrak via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Reston and Quantico is 52 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Quantico without a car is to subway and train via Arlington which takes 2h 25m and costs $6 - $210.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Reston to Quantico, including transfers.
Reston to Quantico train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to Quantico train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Quantico is 40 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Reston to Quantico.
There are 72+ hotels available in Quantico.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Quantico, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reston to Quantico. However, you can take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Alexandria, then take the train to Quantico Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Shore and Washington to 1 via Tysons Westpark, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, and 2 in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $1–2
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Quantico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
- Phone
- +1 800-743-3873
- gotrains@vre.org
- Website
- vre.org
Train from Alexandria to Quantico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Train from 2 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- vre.org
Train from 4 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- vre.org
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Quantico Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Westpark to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–6
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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