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
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
    290 yd • 4 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
    870 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
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - SILVER
Bus - RIBS2RIBS2
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
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    42 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 Bay F
    ID 5966
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reston, Virginia
    Walk to
    Reston, Virginia
    240 yd • 3 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 27.36 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.

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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 28 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

88min$5.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - SILVER
Bus - RIBS2RIBS2
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
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wiehle-Reston
    42 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 Bay F
    ID 5966
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Reston, Virginia
    Walk to
    Reston, Virginia
    240 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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