How to get from Reston to Gainesville by bus and metro?

From Reston to Gainesville by bus and metro

To get from Reston to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Wiehle-Reston station to Clarendon Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 42 bus and finally take the 612 bus from Pentagon Metro station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $17.00.

159min$17.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 4242
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Wiehle-Reston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Clarendon Metrorail Station
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clarendon Blvd, Eb @ N Highland Street, Ns
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Pentagon Metro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Metro @ Bay U3
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reston to Gainesville by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, D-100 and 612

To get from Reston to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Wiehle-Reston station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D-100 bus and finally take the 612 bus from Pentagon Metro station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $24.40.

199min$24.40
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - D-100D-100
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Wiehle-Reston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th St @ New York Ave NW
    ID 14NYPM
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - D-100D-100
    Wait for bus
    D-100
    Pentagon / Horner / Dale City Lot Via Prtc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reston to Gainesville

The distance between Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 58.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reston to Gainesville by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Reston

Reston is located at Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Wiehle Metro Bay E.

Metro stations close to Reston:

  • Reston Town Center
  • Wiehle-Reston
  • Herndon

Bus stations close to Reston:

  • Wiehle Metro Bay E
  • Wiehle Metro Bay C
  • Sunrise Valley Dr @ Centennial Park

Related Routes

Alternative route from Reston to Gainesville by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, D-100 and 612

To get from Reston to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Wiehle-Reston station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D-100 bus and finally take the 612 bus from Pentagon Metro station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $24.40.

199min$24.40
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - D-100D-100
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
Leaves from Wiehle-Reston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    14th St @ New York Ave NW
    ID 14NYPM
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - D-100D-100
    Wait for bus
    D-100
    Pentagon / Horner / Dale City Lot Via Prtc
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    University & Cushing Lots
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    51 min
  • 9
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reston to Gainesville?

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 42, Bus line 612.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reston to Gainesville?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line D-100, Bus line 612.

  • Is there a direct metro between Reston and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Reston to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Wiehle-Reston station near Reston to Largo Town Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Largo Town Center station near Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Reston to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Reston and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Reston to get to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

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

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Reston and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Largo Town Center stop, which is closest to Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Reston to Gainesville?

    The ride from Reston to Gainesville costs $17.00.

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