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

By bus and metro

To get from Reston to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Wiehle-Reston station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 100 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

116min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 100100
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
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Germantown Transit Center Express
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 55

To get from Reston to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Wiehle-Reston station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 55 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

139min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
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
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reston to Germantown

The distance between Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 49.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reston to Germantown 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 K.

Metro stations close to Reston:

  • Wiehle-Reston
  • Reston Town Center Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Reston:

  • Wiehle Metro Bay K
  • Wiehle Metro Bay B
  • Wiehle Metro Bay H

Public transit stations close to Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Germantown is located at Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Transit Center & Bay B.

Train stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown
  • Boyds
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay F
  • Century Blvd & Aircraft Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 55

To get from Reston to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Wiehle-Reston station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 55 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

139min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 5555
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
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    39 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
    ID 26014
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Germantown
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 100.

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

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 55.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

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

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Wiehle-Reston station near Reston to Addison Road station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Addison Road station near Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Reston and Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

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

    Get off the metro at the Addison Road stop, which is closest to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Reston to Germantown costs $7.00.

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