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How to get from Reston to National Harbor by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Reston to National Harbor 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 Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro and finally take the NH2 bus from King St Station+Bus Bay J station to Oxon Hill P+R+Bus Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

89min$8.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Bus - NH2NH2
Walk to National Harbor
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
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    32 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St Station+Bus Bay J
    ID 4001126
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NH2NH2
    Wait for bus
    NH2
    East To National Harbor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxon Hill P+R+Bus Bay A
    ID 3004333
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Harbor
    Walk to
    National Harbor
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and NH1

To get from Reston to National Harbor 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 L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the NH1 bus from Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J station to Oxon Hill P+R+Bus Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

109min$8.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - NH1NH1
Walk to National Harbor
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
    L'Enfant Plaza
    46 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NH1NH1
    Wait for bus
    NH1
    West To National Harbor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxon Hill P+R+Bus Bay A
    ID 3004333
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Harbor
    Walk to
    National Harbor
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reston to National Harbor

The distance between Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 31.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reston to National Harbor 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 National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

National Harbor is located at National Harbor, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Oxon Hill Park & Ride.

Metro stations close to National Harbor:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Southern Ave Metro Station

Bus stations close to National Harbor:

  • Oxon Hill Park & Ride
  • Oxon Hill Road at Oxon Hill Fringe Parking Lot
  • Oxon Hill P+R+Bus Bay B

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL GREEN LINE and NH1

To get from Reston to National Harbor 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 L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro and finally take the NH1 bus from Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J station to Oxon Hill P+R+Bus Bay A station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

109min$8.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - NH1NH1
Walk to National Harbor
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
    L'Enfant Plaza
    46 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Southern Ave Metro Station
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Ave Station & Bus Bay M, K, L, J
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - NH1NH1
    Wait for bus
    NH1
    West To National Harbor
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oxon Hill P+R+Bus Bay A
    ID 3004333
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Harbor
    Walk to
    National Harbor
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Reston to National Harbor?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line NH2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Reston to National Harbor?

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line NH1.

  • Is there a direct metro between Reston and National Harbor 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 29 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Reston and National Harbor in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Reston to National Harbor costs $8.00.

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