What is the cheapest way to get from Reston to Silver Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Reston to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 37 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reston to Silver Spring?

The fastest way to get from Reston to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct train between Reston and Silver Spring?

No, there is no direct train from Reston to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

How far is it from Reston to Silver Spring?

The distance between Reston and Silver Spring is 29 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.

How do I travel from Reston to Silver Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Reston to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 1h 1m and costs $4 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Reston to Silver Spring?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Reston to Silver Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reston to Silver Spring train from?

Reston to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Reston to Silver Spring train arrive?

Reston to Silver Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.

Can I drive from Reston to Silver Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Silver Spring is 21 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Reston to Silver Spring.

Where can I stay near Silver Spring?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Silver Spring.

Reston to Silver Spring - 3 ways to travel via subway, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Reston to Silver Spring by subway, car, or taxi

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

Subway
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1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformSv
2. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
1h 1m
$4–12
Drive 21.2 mi
1. Drive from Reston to Silver Spring21.2 mi
37 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reston to Silver Spring21.2 mi
37 min
$60–80

Reston to Silver Spring by subway

673Weekly Subways

1h 1mAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

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Distance: 29 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?

You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 1m.

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