There are 4 ways to get from American University to Reston by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 10m$4–5Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from American University to Restoncar 16.4 mi
26 min$3–5Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNWbus D96
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 24m$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from American University to Restontaxi 16.4 mi
26 min$50–60
American University to Reston by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from American University to Reston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from American University to Reston is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from American University to Reston. However, there are services departing from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between American University and Reston is 25 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.
The best way to get from American University to Reston without a car is to subway which takes 1h 10m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from American University to Reston, including transfers.
American University to Reston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to Reston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between American University to Reston is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from American University to Reston.
There are 378+ hotels available in Reston.
What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from American University to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNW
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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