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

By bus and metro

To get from Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally 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 2 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

122min$6.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 950950
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station
    1.16 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    22 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay L
    ID 6723
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    950 Herndon Metro
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center St And Locust St
    ID 1591
    11 min
  • 9
    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 GREEN LINE, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and RIBS5

To get from Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

127min$6.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station
    1.16 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    22 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12021 Sunset Hills Rd
    ID 3328
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elden St And Monroe St
    ID 1842
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia

The distance between Riverdale, Fairfax County and Herndon, Virginia, Fairfax County is approximately 35.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale 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 Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Lafayette Ave at Queensbury Rd.

Metro stations close to Riverdale:

  • College Park-U Of Md
  • West Hyattsville Metrorail Station
  • Hyattsville Crossing Metro Station

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • College Park

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • Lafayette Ave at Queensbury Rd
  • Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave
  • Queensbury Rd + Rhode Island Ave

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 Elden St And Jackson St.

Metro stations close to Herndon, Virginia:

  • Herndon Metrorail Station
  • Innovation Center Metrorail Station
  • Wiehle-Reston

Bus stations close to Herndon, Virginia:

  • Elden St And Jackson St
  • Elden St And Monroe St
  • Fortnightly Boul And Branch Av

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

To get from Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally 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 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

127min$6.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Walk to Herndon, Virginia
Leaves from Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station
    1.16 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    22 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    12021 Sunset Hills Rd
    ID 3328
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elden St And Monroe St
    ID 1842
    10 min
  • 9
    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 Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 950.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line RIBS5.

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

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

  • Which metro line goes from Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro line goes from Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station station near Riverdale in Prince George's County to Branch Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Herndon, Virginia station near Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County.

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

    The total travel time between Riverdale in Prince George's County and Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 2 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from the Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station station near Riverdale in Prince George's County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Herndon, Virginia stop, which is closest to Herndon, Virginia in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia?

    The ride from Riverdale to Herndon, Virginia costs $6.00.

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