There are 3 ways to get from Reston to Washington DC by subway, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
46 minDrive 21.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Washington DCcar 21.4 mi
28 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reston to Washington DCtaxi 21.4 mi
28 min$60–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Washington DC is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Washington DC is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Reston and Washington DC is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Washington DC without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs .
The subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Reston to Washington DC train services, operated by Wmata, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to Washington DC train services, operated by Wmata, arrive at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Washington DC is 21 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Reston to Washington DC.
There are 3043+ hotels available in Washington DC.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Washington DC, USA?
Wmata operates a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 36 min.
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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