There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Reston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MSY - IAD
4h 28m$124–655Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MSY - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h 21m$101–865Bus
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus
24h 22m$182–314Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain Crescent
28h 11m$298–653Drive 1,057 mi
- Drive from New Orleans to Restoncar 1,057 mi
17h 57m$193–279Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane MSY - DCA
5h 2m$176–1,008Bus to Mobile Regional Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MOB - IAD
6h 19m$137–536
New Orleans to Reston by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Orleans to Reston is to bus which costs $180 - $320 and takes 24h 22m.
The fastest way to get from New Orleans to Reston is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from New Orleans station to Reston. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Bus Station and arriving at Reston Town Center Metro Bay K via Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station and Dulles Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from New Orleans to Reston. However, there are services departing from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.
The distance between New Orleans and Reston is 979 miles. The road distance is 1063.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Reston without a car is to bus which takes 24h 22m and costs $180 - $320.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from New Orleans to Reston, including transfers.
New Orleans to Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Orleans Bus Station.
New Orleans to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal station.
The best way to get from New Orleans to Reston is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $320 and takes 24h 22m, you could also train, which costs $290 - $700 and takes 28h 11m.
What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K via Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, and Dulles Airport in around 24h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Mobile Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New Orleans to Reston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Reston is 1h ahead of New Orleans. It is currently 2:48 AM in New Orleans and 3:48 AM in Reston.
New Orleans to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Orleans to Reston is 1063 miles. It takes approximately 17h 57m to drive from New Orleans to Reston.
There are 406+ hotels available in Reston.