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How to get from Bethesda to Reston by metro?

By metro

To get from Bethesda to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

68min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Bethesda Station station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N6 bus and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Farragut West Metrorail Station station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

132min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Bus - N6N6
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Bethesda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - N6N6
    Wait for bus
    N6
    East To Farragut Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    17 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001192
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bethesda to Reston

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 27.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda 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.

Public transit stations close to Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda+Bay C.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Tenleytown Metro Station
  • Friendship Heights
  • Bethesda Metro Station

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay B

Public transit stations close to Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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
  • Herndon Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Reston:

  • Wiehle Metro Bay K
  • Wiehle Metro Bay B
  • Wiehle Metro Bay J

By bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Bethesda Station station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the N6 bus and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Farragut West Metrorail Station station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

132min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Bus - N6N6
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Bethesda Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - N6N6
    Wait for bus
    N6
    East To Farragut Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    17 St Nw+I St NW
    ID 1001192
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    37 min
  • 10
    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 Bethesda to Reston?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line N6, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Glenmont station near Bethesda to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Metro Center station near Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Glenmont station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Bethesda to Reston costs $6.00.

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