There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Chester by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus
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Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
2h 37m$87–372Drive 123 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Chestercar 123 mi
2h 27m$23–33Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus FlixBus N2471
4h 23m$51–77Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
4h 29m$72–129Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
4h 6m$94–431Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Avebus New York
4h 27m$42–77
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Chester is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Chester is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Colonial Heights via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Chester station. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Petersburg Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Reston and Chester is 122 miles. The road distance is 123.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Chester without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Reston to Chester, including transfers.
Reston to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Chester is to fly which takes 2h 37m and costs $85 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 23m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $130 and takes 4h 29m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Chester, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heights once daily. Tickets cost $21–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Colonial Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–40
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Chester bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Colonial Heights station.
Reston to Chester train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Petersburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Chester is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Reston to Chester.
There are 313+ hotels available in Chester.