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How to get from Reston to Howard County by bus and metro?

From Reston to Howard County by bus and metro

To get from Reston to Howard County 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 402 bus from Dobbin Center station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Reston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Howard County on the Moovit app.

165min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Bus - 402402
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
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Old Dobbin Rd & Md 175 FS Nb
    ID 12053
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dobbin Center
    ID 40891
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 8
    Bus - 402402
    Wait for bus
    402
    Mall In Columbia Via Rouse Parkway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mall In Columbia
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reston to Howard County by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, 345 and 503

To get from Reston to Howard County 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Reston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Howard County on the Moovit app.

180min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Bus - 503503
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
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mall In Columbia
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reston to Howard County

The distance between Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 62.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reston to Howard County 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Reston to Howard County

To check the bus and metro schedule from Reston to Howard County using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Reston) and destination (Howard County), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

Alternative route from Reston to Howard County by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, 345 and 503

To get from Reston to Howard County 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 345 bus and finally take the 503 bus from Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway station to Mall In Columbia station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 180 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Reston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Howard County on the Moovit app.

180min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 345345
Bus - 503503
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
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/5 Clarksville Park & Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broken Land Park & Ride
    ID 11783
    78 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broken Land Parkway And Snowden River Parkway
    ID 11839
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 503503
    Wait for bus
    503
    Mall In Columbia
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Mall In Columbia
    Ride to bus station
    Mall In Columbia
    ID 40000
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reston to Howard County?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 345, Bus line 402.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reston to Howard County?

    The alternative route takes 180 minutes, using Metro line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 345, Bus line 503.

  • Is there a direct metro between Reston and Howard County 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 45 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Reston and Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 45 min.

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

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

  • How much is the metro fare from Reston to Howard County?

    The ride from Reston to Howard County costs $7.75.