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How to get from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Potomac Ave station to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. Next, take the 950 bus from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L station to Center St And Locust St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

82min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 950950
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Potomac Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Ave
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay L
    ID 6723
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    950 Herndon Metro
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center St And Locust St
    ID 1591
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herndon, Virginia
    Walk to
    Herndon, Virginia
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE and RIBS5

To get from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Potomac Ave station to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. Next, take the RIBS5 bus from 12021 Sunset Hills Rd station to Elden St And Monroe St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

82min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Potomac Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Ave
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12021 Sunset Hills Rd
    ID 3328
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elden St And Monroe St
    ID 1842
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herndon, Virginia
    Walk to
    Herndon, Virginia
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia

The distance between Potomac Ave, Fairfax County and Herndon, Virginia, Fairfax County is approximately 27.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Potomac Ave

Potomac Ave is located at Potomac Ave, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is 15 St Se+Pennsylvania Av SE.

Metro stations close to Potomac Ave:

  • Eastern Market
  • Capital South
  • Stadium-Armory

Bus stations close to Potomac Ave:

  • 15 St Se+Pennsylvania Av SE
  • Pennsylvania Av Se+15 St SE
  • Potomac Av Se+Kentucky Av SE

Public transit stations close to Herndon, Virginia, Fairfax County

Herndon, Virginia is located at Herndon, Virginia, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Station St And W&Od Tr.

Metro stations close to Herndon, Virginia:

  • Herndon Metrorail Station
  • Innovation Center Metrorail Station
  • Reston Town Center Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Herndon, Virginia:

  • Station St And W&Od Tr
  • Elden St And Center St
  • Center St And Locust St

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE and RIBS5

To get from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Potomac Ave station to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. Next, take the RIBS5 bus from 12021 Sunset Hills Rd station to Elden St And Monroe St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

82min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Potomac Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Ave
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12021 Sunset Hills Rd
    ID 3328
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elden St And Monroe St
    ID 1842
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Herndon, Virginia
    Walk to
    Herndon, Virginia
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 950.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia?

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line RIBS5.

  • Is there a direct metro between Potomac Ave and Herndon, Virginia?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Ashburn station near Potomac Ave in Washington to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station near Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Potomac Ave in Washington and Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Potomac Ave to get to Herndon, Virginia?

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the Ashburn station near Potomac Ave in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Potomac Ave and Herndon, Virginia?

    Get off the metro at the Reston Town Center Metrorail Station stop, which is closest to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County.

  • When is the first metro from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia?

    The first metro from Potomac Ave in Washington to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County is Metrorail Silver Line. It leaves the Potomac Ave station at 3:24 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia?

    The ride from Potomac Ave to Herndon, Virginia costs $6.00.

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