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How to get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by bus, metro and train?
From Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by bus, metro and train
To get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the MANASSAS LINE train from Alexandria 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 22 min. The ride fare is $13.10.
82min$13.10
MANASSAS LINE
RIBS2
Leaves from Alexandria
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationAlexandria - 2MANASSAS LINEWait for trainMANASSAS LINE330 Union Station
- 3
Ride to train stationL'Enfant Plaza17 min - 4Wait for metroMETRORAIL SILVER LINEAshburn
- 5Ride to metro stationWiehle-Reston44 min
- 6Walk to bus stationWiehle Metro Bay KID 648640 yd • 1 min
- 7RIBS2Wait for busRIBS2Ribs 2 Reston Town Center
- 8Ride to bus stationReston Town CtrID 596611 min
- 9Walk toReston, Virginia240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
From Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by metro
To get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.00.
82min$6.00
Leaves from King Street-Old Town
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationKing Street-Old Town270 yd • 4 min
- 2Wait for metroMETRORAIL BLUE LINELargo
- 3Ride to metro stationRosslyn Metro Station19 min
- 4Wait for metroMETRORAIL SILVER LINEAshburn
- 5Ride to metro stationReston Town Center Metrorail Station34 min
- 6Walk toReston, Virginia0.5 mi • 11 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 30.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Alexandria
Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is King St + Sunset Dr.
Metro stations close to Alexandria:
- Braddock Road Metro
- King Street-Old Town
- Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
Bus stations close to Alexandria:
- King St + Sunset Dr
- King St + Sunset Dr - Amtrak/Vre
- King St Station+Bus Bay B
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 Reston Town Ctr.
Metro stations close to Reston, Virginia:
- Innovation Center Metrorail Station
- Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
- Herndon Metrorail Station
Bus stations close to Reston, Virginia:
- Reston Town Ctr
- Bluemont Way And Library St (Rtc L)
- New Dominion Pkwy And Fountain Dr
Related Routes
- Holabird & Searles FS Wb to Reston, Virginia
- Lutherville Station to Reston, Virginia
- Hyattsville Crossing (Drop-Off) to Reston, Virginia
- Bus Stop at Timonium Fairgrounds Light Rail Station Sb to Reston, Virginia
- 301 Hospital Dr Eb to Reston, Virginia
- Baltimore Annapolis Blvd & Marbury Rd Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Ring Rd & Aacc Eb to Reston, Virginia
- West St & Church Cir to Reston, Virginia
- Ritchie Hwy & Mva Nb to Reston, Virginia
- Security Square Mall to Reston, Virginia
- Belair Rd & Overlea Ave Nb to Reston, Virginia
- White Marsh Mall to Reston, Virginia
- Harford & Kentucky Nb to Reston, Virginia
- Northern Pkwy & York Rd Eb to Reston, Virginia
- Northern Pkwy & Mcclean Blvd FS Eb to Reston, Virginia
- Craigmont Rd & Westview Mall Opp Wb to Reston, Virginia
- Back River Neck Rd & Lanflair Rd Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Bayner Rd & Sandalwood Rd to Reston, Virginia
- Middle River Rd & Pawnee Rd FS Nb to Reston, Virginia
- Northern Pkwy & Dunroming Rd Eb to Reston, Virginia
From Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by metro
To get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Reston Town Center Metrorail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.00.
82min$6.00
Leaves from King Street-Old Town
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationKing Street-Old Town270 yd • 4 min
- 2Wait for metroMETRORAIL BLUE LINELargo
- 3Ride to metro stationRosslyn Metro Station19 min
- 4Wait for metroMETRORAIL SILVER LINEAshburn
- 5Ride to metro stationReston Town Center Metrorail Station34 min
- 6Walk toReston, Virginia0.5 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line MANASSAS LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line RIBS2.
What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.
Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Reston, Virginia?
No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.
Which train line goes from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The MANASSAS LINE train line goes from 330 Union Station station near Alexandria in Alexandria 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 Alexandria to Reston, Virginia by train, metro and bus?
The total travel time between Alexandria in Alexandria and Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County by train, metro and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.
Where do I get on the train near Alexandria to get to Reston, Virginia?
Get on the MANASSAS LINE train from the 330 Union Station station near Alexandria in Alexandria.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Alexandria and Reston, Virginia?
Get off the train at the L'Enfant Plaza stop, which is closest to Reston, Virginia in Fairfax County.
How much is the total train, metro and bus fare from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The ride from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia costs $13.10.
