There are 7 ways to get from Reston to Atlantic City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
5h 22m$76–151Drive 190.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Atlantic Citycar 190.1 mi
3h 47m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
7h 8m$36–59Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
5h 38m$957–1,233Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
6h 15m$70–140Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus
6h 16m$90–520Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
6h 11m$79–587
Reston to Atlantic City by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Atlantic City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Atlantic City is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Atlantic City via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Atlantic City. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Reston and Atlantic City is 223 miles. The road distance is 191.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Atlantic City without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $75 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Reston to Atlantic City, including transfers.
Reston to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reston to Atlantic City is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $75 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Atlantic City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Atlantic City via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $20–65
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Booking & Getting There
Reston to Atlantic City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Reston to Atlantic City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Atlantic City is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Reston to Atlantic City.
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