There are 4 ways to get from Reston to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
1h 1m$7–9Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to American Universitycar 16.6 mi
29 min$3–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus D80
1h 31m$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reston to American Universitytaxi 16.6 mi
29 min$50–60
Reston to American University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to American University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Reston to American University is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to American University. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Reston and American University is 25 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to American University without a car is to subway which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Reston to American University, including transfers.
Reston to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to American University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Reston to American University.
There are 1611+ hotels available in American University.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and American University, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 34 min.
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $50–60
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