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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
46 min$2–7Line 699 bus, line 605 bus
- Take the bus from 19Th St and F St Nw to Monument Dr Transit Center Bay Dbus 699
- Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B to Reston Town Ctrbus 605
1h 47m$2–10Drive 21.1 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Restoncar 21.1 mi
28 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington DC to Restontaxi 21.1 mi
28 min$60–75
Washington DC to Reston by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Reston is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Reston is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Reston. However, there are services departing from 19Th St and F St Nw and arriving at Reston Town Ctr via Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Washington DC and Reston is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Reston without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $7.
The subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform takes 36 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Washington DC to Reston bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from 19Th St and F St Nw station.
Washington DC to Reston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington DC to Reston bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from McPherson Square, 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 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Reston Town Ctr via 19Th St and F St Nw and Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B in around 1h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from 19Th St and F St Nw to Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–7
Bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B to Reston Town Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.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 28 min to drive from Washington DC to Reston.
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