How to get from Alexandria to Reston by metro?

From Alexandria to Reston by metro

To get from Alexandria to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the BLUE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the SILVER metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.30. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Reston on the Moovit app.

60min$4.30
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alexandria to Reston by metro via YELLOW and SILVER

To get from Alexandria to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Road Metro station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the SILVER metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.20. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Reston on the Moovit app.

68min$4.20
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    15 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Reston

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 24.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Reston by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Alexandria to Reston

To check the metro schedule from Alexandria to Reston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alexandria) and destination (Reston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 metro schedules.

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Alternative route from Alexandria to Reston by metro via YELLOW and SILVER

To get from Alexandria to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Road Metro station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the SILVER metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.20. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Reston on the Moovit app.

68min$4.20
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    15 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    42 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Reston?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line SILVER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Reston?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line SILVER.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

    The BLUE metro line goes from Braddock Road Metro station near Alexandria to Largo station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Largo station near Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Braddock Road Metro station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Largo station, which is closest to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Alexandria to Reston?

    The ride from Alexandria to Reston costs $4.30.

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