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How to get from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Reston Town Center station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

74min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Reston Town Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Reston Town Center
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Reston Town Center station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

72min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Reston Town Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Reston Town Center
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Reston Town Center, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 27.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Reston Town Center

Reston Town Center is located at Reston Town Center, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Reston Town Center Metro Bay H.

Metro stations close to Reston Town Center:

  • Wiehle-Reston
  • Herndon
  • Innovation Center

Bus stations close to Reston Town Center:

  • Reston Town Center Metro Bay H
  • Reston Town Center Metro Bay G
  • Reston Town Center Metro S Bay C

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is King St + N West St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town
  • Huntington

Train stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • King St + N West St
  • King St + S West St
  • King St + S Fayette St

From Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Reston Town Center station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

72min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Reston Town Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Reston Town Center
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Reston Town Center and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA?

    The SILVER metro line goes from New Carrollton station near Reston Town Center in Fairfax County to Rosslyn Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Rosslyn Metro Station station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Reston Town Center in Fairfax County and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by metro and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Reston Town Center to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the New Carrollton station near Reston Town Center in Fairfax County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Reston Town Center and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the metro at the Rosslyn Metro Station stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Reston Town Center to Alexandria, VA costs $7.25.