There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, rideshare, car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
1h 24m$948–1,182Drive 146.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Restoncar 146.1 mi
2h 42m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
3h 27m$37–659Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DCbus Washington
5h 53m$45–106Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Reston146.1 mi
2h 42mFly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2h 17m$81–575Train, subway
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
4h 14m$45–91
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $950 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia, PA and arriving at Washington, DC via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Reston is 140 miles. The road distance is 146.9 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Philadelphia, PA station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $950 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $700 and takes 3h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Reston, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Amtrak Acela also services this route hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- [email protected]
- Website
- OurBus
Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Washington, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- OurBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Reston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Washington, DC station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Reston.
There are 361+ hotels available in Reston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Reston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.