There are 4 ways to get from Washington, DC to Reston by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center PlatformS
49 min$4–10Bus, line 952 bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & FlyWashington
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K952
1h 27mDrive 21.2 mi
- Drive from Washington, DC to Reston21.2 mi
33 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington, DC to Reston21.2 mi
33 min$60–80
Washington, DC to Reston by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Reston is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington, DC to Reston is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington, DC station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Reston Town Center Metro Bay K via Dulles International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington, DC station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Washington, DC and Reston is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington, DC to Reston without a car is to subway which takes 49 min and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Washington, DC to Reston, including transfers.
Washington, DC to Reston bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington, DC to Reston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington, DC to Reston bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K via Dulles - Kiss & Fly and Dulles International Airport in around 1h 27m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington, DC to Reston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington, DC to Reston is 21 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Washington, DC to Reston.
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