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How to get fromReston to American Universityby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Reston to American University by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    1h 5m
    $6–7

  2. Drive  16.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reston to American Universitycar car 16.6 mi
    29 min
    $3–5

  3. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from I St NW+15 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Rodman St NWbus bus D80
    1h 37m
    $5–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reston to American Universitytaxi taxi 16.6 mi
    29 min
    $50–60

Reston to American University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar668Weekly Services
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

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, Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, 40 St NW+Albemarle St NW, and Nebraska Av NW+Ward Circle NW in around 1h 5m.

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