How to get from Reston to American University by bus and metro?

Reston to American University - Metro Schedule

The SILVER metro from Reston to American University runs from 5:21 AM to 11:27 PM, with departures every 20-40 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Reston to American University by bus and metro

To get from Reston to American University in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Wiehle-Reston station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the D96 bus from NW Western Av & NW 44th St station to Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Reston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to American University on the Moovit app.

80min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - D96D96
Walk to American University
Leaves from Wiehle-Reston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    37 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    NW Western Av & NW 44th St
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - D96D96
    Wait for bus
    D96
    South To Potomac Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW
    ID 1002411
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to American University
    Walk to
    American University
    Massachusetts Avenue Northwest
    90 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reston to American University

The distance between Reston, Washington and American University, Washington is approximately 28.11 mi, which can typically be traveled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reston to American University by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Reston to American University

To check the bus and metro schedule from Reston to American University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Reston) and destination (American University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reston to American University?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Bus line D96.

  • Is there a direct metro between Reston and American University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Reston to American University?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Wiehle-Reston station near Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near American University in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reston to American University by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and American University in Washington by metro and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Reston to get to American University?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Wiehle-Reston station near Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Reston and American University?

    Get off the metro at the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. stop, which is closest to American University in Washington.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Reston to American University?

    The ride from Reston to American University costs $7.75.

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