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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 19 min. The ride fare is $4.55.
79min$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 28 min. The ride fare is $5.00.
88min$5.00
RIBS2Leaves from King Street-Old Town
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationKing Street-Old Town290 yd • 4 min
- 2YELLOWWait for metroYELLOWMount Vernon Square
- 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 27.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 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.
Public transit stations close to Alexandria
Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre).
Metro stations close to Alexandria:
- Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
- King Street-Old Town
- Braddock Road Metro
Bus stations close to Alexandria:
- King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre)
- King St-Old Town Metro (Bay A)
- King Street-Old Town+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 Bluemont Way @ Library St (Rtc L).
Metro stations close to Reston, Virginia:
- Reston Town Center
- Herndon
- Wiehle-Reston
Bus stations close to Reston, Virginia:
- Bluemont Way @ Library St (Rtc L)
- New Dominion Pkwy@ Explorer St
- Reston Town Ctr Bay H
Related Routes
- Calhoun St & Saratoga St to Reston, Virginia
- Baltimore St & Poppleton St to Reston, Virginia
- Light St & Redwood St Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Charles St & Lombard St Nb to Reston, Virginia
- Fayette St & Eutaw St to Reston, Virginia
- Pratt St & Pulaski St Eb to Reston, Virginia
- Falls Rd & Cold Spring Ln Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Sheppard Pratt Hospital Eb to Reston, Virginia
- 8601 Lasalle Rd Eb to Reston, Virginia
- Cromwell Bridge Park-N-Ride to Reston, Virginia
- Loch Raven Blvd & Glendale Rd Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Loch Raven Blvd & Belvedere Ave Sb to Reston, Virginia
- The Alameda & 33rd St Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Saint Paul St & Fayette St FS Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Charles St & Penn Station Nb to Reston, Virginia
- Holabird & Searles FS Wb to Reston, Virginia
- Wise Ave & Church Rd Eb to Reston, Virginia
- Park Heights & Garrison Ave Sb to Reston, Virginia
- Sinclair Ln & Frankford Ave FS Wb to Reston, Virginia
- Fayette St & Caroline St to Reston, Virginia
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 28 min. The ride fare is $5.00.
88min$5.00
RIBS2Leaves from King Street-Old Town
Step by Step
- 1Walk to metro stationKing Street-Old Town290 yd • 4 min
- 2YELLOWWait for metroYELLOWMount Vernon Square
- 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 79 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line SILVER.
What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia?
The alternative route takes 88 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 19 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 19 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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