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How to get fromReston to Allentownby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from Reston to Allentown by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus Philadelphia
    4h 55m
    $69–131

  2. Drive  180.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reston to Allentowncar car 180.9 mi
    4h
    $33–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus bus
    2. Take the train from Suburban Station to Doylestowntrain train Lan
    3. Take the bus from Doylestown SEPTA Station to Allentownbus bus
    9h 27m
    $49–109

  4. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane IAD - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    4h 33m
    $614–1,570

  5. Subway, train, bus

    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 49m
    $62–123

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane plane IAD - AVP
    2. Take the bus from Wyoming Valley Mall to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    4h 41m
    $112–422

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 11m
    $985–1,250

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane DCA - EWR
    2. Take the bus from Newark to Allentownbus bus
    5h 14m
    $966–1,674

  9. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    5h 45m
    $987–1,354

  10. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane IAD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Allentownbus bus
    5h 32m
    $50–295

  11. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane IAD - LGA
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus bus
    6h 9m
    $78–458

Reston to Allentown by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reston to Allentown. However, you can take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, walk to Philadelphia 30th St Station, then take the bus to Allentown Transportation Center. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Allentown via McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Suburban Station, Doylestown, and Doylestown SEPTA Station in around 9h 27m.

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