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How to get fromReston to Charles Townby subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reston to Charles Town by subway, train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Subway, train

    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 Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3. Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wbtrain train
    3h 25m
    $22–36

  2. Drive  40.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reston to Charles Towncar car 40.3 mi
    59 min
    $8–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reston to Charles Towntaxi taxi 40.3 mi
    59 min
    $90–110

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay B to King Street-Old Town+Bay Cbus bus F20
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry Amtraktrain train Floridian
    5h 2m
    $42–76

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  • Distance: 86.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Charles Town, WV, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reston to Charles Town. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, walk to ROCKVILLE MARC wb, take the train to DUFFIELDS W VA MARC wb, then take the taxi to Charles Town. Alternatively, you can drive from Reston to Charles Town in around 59 min.

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