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How to get from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Waterfront station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the RIBS2 bus from Wiehle Metro Bay K station to Reston Town Ctr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

77min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - RIBS2RIBS2
Walk to Reston, Virginia
Leaves from Waterfront

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Waterfront
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wiehle Metro Bay K
    ID 6486
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - RIBS2RIBS2
    Wait for bus
    RIBS2
    Ribs 2 Reston Town Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Town Ctr
    ID 5966
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reston, Virginia
    Walk to
    Reston, Virginia
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By metro

To get from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Waterfront station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

74min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston, Virginia
Leaves from Waterfront

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Waterfront
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reston, Virginia
    Walk to
    Reston, Virginia
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia

The distance between Waterfront, Fairfax County and Reston, Virginia, Fairfax County is approximately 24.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waterfront

Waterfront is located at Waterfront, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is M St & 4th St.

Metro stations close to Waterfront:

  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Navy Yard Metro Station
  • Capital South

Bus stations close to Waterfront:

  • M St & 4th St
  • M Street And 4th Street SW
  • M St Sw & 4th St Sw

Public transit stations close to Reston, Virginia, Fairfax County

Reston, Virginia is located at Reston, Virginia, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Bluemont Way And Library St (Rtc L).

Metro stations close to Reston, Virginia:

  • Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
  • Wiehle-Reston
  • Herndon Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Reston, Virginia:

  • Bluemont Way And Library St (Rtc L)
  • Reston Town Ctr
  • Reston Town Ctr Bay C

By metro

To get from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Waterfront station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

74min$6.00
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Reston, Virginia
Leaves from Waterfront

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Waterfront
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reston, Virginia
    Walk to
    Reston, Virginia
    0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line RIBS2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia?

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Waterfront and Reston, Virginia?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro line goes from Greenbelt station near Waterfront in Washington to L'Enfant Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till L'Enfant Plaza station near Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Waterfront in Washington and Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Waterfront to get to Reston, Virginia?

    Get on the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from the Greenbelt station near Waterfront in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Waterfront and Reston, Virginia?

    Get off the metro at the L'Enfant Plaza stop, which is closest to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia?

    The ride from Waterfront to Reston, Virginia costs $6.00.

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