How to get from American University to Reston by bus and metro?

American University to Reston - Bus Schedule

The D96 bus from American University to Reston runs from 5:46 AM to 11:17 PM, with departures every 20-30 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 27 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From American University to Reston by bus and metro

To get from American University to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the D96 bus from Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW station to Q St Nw+Wisconsin Av NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the D82 bus and finally take the SILVER metro from Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station station to Wiehle-Reston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from American University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Reston on the Moovit app.

87min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - D96D96
Bus - D82D82
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Reston
Leaves from Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW
    ID 1002411
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - D96D96
    Wait for bus
    D96
    South To Potomac Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Q St Nw+Wisconsin Av NW
    ID 1001500
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wisconsin Ave NW & Q St NW
    ID 1001512
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - D82D82
    Wait for bus
    D82
    South To Potomac Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    23rd St NW & I St NW
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Reston
    Walk to
    Reston
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from American University to Reston

The distance between American University, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Reston, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 24.18 mi, which can typically be traveled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from American University to Reston 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 American University to Reston

To check the bus and metro schedule from American University to Reston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (American University) and destination (Reston), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from American University to Reston?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line D96, Bus line D82, Metro line SILVER.

  • Is there a direct bus between American University and Reston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from American University to Reston?

    The D96 bus line goes from Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW station near American University in Washington to Q St Nw+Wisconsin Av NW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Q St Nw+Wisconsin Av NW station near Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from American University to Reston by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between American University in Washington and Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near American University to get to Reston?

    Get on the D96 bus from the Massachusetts Av Nw+Fordham Rd NW stop near American University in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when traveling between American University and Reston?

    Get off the bus at the Q St Nw+Wisconsin Av NW station, which is closest to Reston in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from American University to Reston?

    The ride from American University to Reston costs $2.75.

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