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How to get from Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Federal Center SW 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 16 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

76min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 950950
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Federal Center SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Federal Center SW
  • 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
    49 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 Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Federal Center SW 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 16 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

76min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Federal Center SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Federal Center SW
  • 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
    49 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 Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia

The distance between Federal Center SW, Fairfax County and Herndon, Virginia, Fairfax County is approximately 25.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Center SW 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 Federal Center SW

Federal Center SW is located at Federal Center SW, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is 4th St & C St SW Sb.

Metro stations close to Federal Center SW:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Waterfront

Bus stations close to Federal Center SW:

  • 4th St & C St SW Sb
  • 4th St & C St SW Nb
  • 4th St & E St SW Sb

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 Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Federal Center SW 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 16 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

76min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Federal Center SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Federal Center SW
  • 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
    49 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 Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 950.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line RIBS5.

  • Is there a direct metro between Federal Center SW 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 16 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Ashburn station near Federal Center SW 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 Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Federal Center SW in Washington and Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Federal Center SW to get to Herndon, Virginia?

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the Ashburn station near Federal Center SW in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Federal Center SW 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 Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia?

    The first metro from Federal Center SW in Washington to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County is Metrorail Silver Line. It leaves the Federal Center SW station at 3:30 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia?

    The ride from Federal Center SW to Herndon, Virginia costs $6.00.

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