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There are 5 ways to get from Reston to Columbia by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, train

    best
    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to DORSEY MARC nbtrain train Marc
    2h 35m
    $35–50

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    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 bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wbbus bus 325
    2h 50m
    $4–5

  3. Drive 46 mi

    1. Drive from Reston to Columbiacar car 46 mi
    1h
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reston to Columbiataxi taxi 46 mi
    1h
    $130–160

  5. Subway, bus via L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform

    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from 7TH ST & INDEPENDENCE AVE SW nb to COLUMBIA MALL & RING RD wbbus bus 305 / ...
    3h 29m
    $4–5

Reston to Columbia by subway and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Columbia, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reston to Columbia. However, you can take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to DORSEY MARC nb, then take the taxi to Columbia. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to LITTLE PATUXENT PKWY & VANTAGE POINT RD opp wb via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and 12TH ST & G ST NW nb in around 2h 50m.

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