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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 11m$3–4Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from I St NW+15 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus D80
1h 37m$5–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reston to American Universitytaxi 16.6 mi
29 min$50–60Drive 16.6 mi
- Drive from Reston to American Universitycar 16.6 mi
29 min$3–5
Reston to American University by subway and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to American University is to subway which costs $3 - $4 and takes 1h 11m.
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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Reston and American University is 26 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 11m and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 11m 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center 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 1581+ hotels available in American University.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and American University, DC, USA?
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to American University via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 11m.
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 35 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+15 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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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