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 11 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.

71min$4.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - SILVER
Walk to Reston, Virginia
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Reston Town Center
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Reston, Virginia
    Walk to
    Reston, Virginia
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Reston, Virginia

The distance between Alexandria, Fairfax County and Reston, Virginia, Fairfax County is approximately 27.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line SILVER.

  • 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 11 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 Rosslyn Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Rosslyn Metro Station 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 11 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 Rosslyn Metro Station 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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