There are 8 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 19m$46–121Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
7h 4m$33–76Bus
- 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
6h 55m$35–76Drive 190.1 mi
- Drive from Reston to Atlantic Citycar 190.1 mi
3h 47m$35–51Fly 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 39m$57–410Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange 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 14m$44–113Fly 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 17m$79–455Fly 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 13m$94–684
Reston to Atlantic City by subway and train
Questions & Answers
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 6h 55m.
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 Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
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 19m and costs $45 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 19m 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 19m and costs $45 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 6h 55m.
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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Atlantic City via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Baltimore Downtown Bus Station in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–20
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $19–60
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More Questions & Answers
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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