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How to get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by metro?
From Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by metro
To get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the BLUE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the SILVER metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Reston Town Center station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.55. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Reston, Virginia on the Moovit app.
78min$4.55
Leaves from King Street-Old Town
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationKing Street-Old Town290 yd • 4 min
- 2
BLUEWait for metroBLUELargo - 3
Ride to metro stationRosslyn Metro Station18 min - 4SILVERWait for metroSILVERAshburn
- 5Ride to metro stationReston Town Center32 min
- 6Walk toReston, Virginia870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by bus and metro
To get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from King Street-Old Town station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the RIBS2 bus from Wiehle Metro Bay K station to Reston Town Ctr Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Reston, Virginia on the Moovit app.
87min$5.00
RIBS2Leaves from King Street-Old Town
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationKing Street-Old Town290 yd • 4 min
- 2YELLOWWait for metroYELLOWMt Vernon Sq
- 3Ride to metro stationL'Enfant Plaza17 min
- 4SILVERWait for metroSILVERAshburn
- 5Ride to metro stationWiehle-Reston42 min
- 6Walk to bus stationWiehle Metro Bay KID 648640 yd • 1 min
- 7RIBS2Wait for busRIBS2Ribs 2 Reston Town Center
- 8Ride to bus stationReston Town Ctr Bay FID 596611 min
- 9Walk toReston, Virginia240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia
The distance between Alexandria, Fairfax County and Reston, Virginia, Fairfax County is approximately 27.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Metro schedule from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia
To check the metro schedule from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alexandria) and destination (Reston, Virginia), 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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- Wise Ave & Church Rd Eb to Reston, Virginia
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From Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by bus and metro
To get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from King Street-Old Town station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the RIBS2 bus from Wiehle Metro Bay K station to Reston Town Ctr Bay F station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $5.00. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Reston, Virginia on the Moovit app.
87min$5.00
RIBS2Leaves from King Street-Old Town
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationKing Street-Old Town290 yd • 4 min
- 2YELLOWWait for metroYELLOWMt Vernon Sq
- 3Ride to metro stationL'Enfant Plaza17 min
- 4SILVERWait for metroSILVERAshburn
- 5Ride to metro stationWiehle-Reston42 min
- 6Walk to bus stationWiehle Metro Bay KID 648640 yd • 1 min
- 7RIBS2Wait for busRIBS2Ribs 2 Reston Town Center
- 8Ride to bus stationReston Town Ctr Bay FID 596611 min
- 9Walk toReston, Virginia240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line SILVER.
What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line SILVER, Bus line RIBS2.
Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Reston, Virginia?
No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.
Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The BLUE metro line goes from King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria in Alexandria to Largo station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Largo station near Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County.
How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by metro?
The total travel time between Alexandria in Alexandria and Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County by metro is about 1 hr 18 min.
Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Reston, Virginia?
Get on the BLUE metro from the King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria in Alexandria.
Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and Reston, Virginia?
Get off the metro at the Largo station, which is closest to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County.
How much is the metro fare from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The ride from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia costs $4.55.
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