There are 4 ways to get from Reston to Crystal City by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platformsubway B
44 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr to S Glebe Rd+S Eads Stbus A70
1h 20m$5Drive 20.8 mi
- Drive from Reston to Crystal Citycar 20.8 mi
29 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reston to Crystal Citytaxi 20.8 mi
29 min$60–75
Reston to Crystal City by subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Crystal City is to subway which costs $4 - $6 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Crystal City is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr and arriving at S Glebe Rd+S Eads St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Reston and Crystal City is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Crystal City without a car is to subway which takes 44 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 44 min to get from Reston to Crystal City, including transfers.
Reston to Crystal City bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr station.
Reston to Crystal City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to Crystal City bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at S Glebe Rd+S Eads St station.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Crystal City, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform in around 44 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr to S Glebe Rd+S Eads St hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 50 min.
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
Bus from Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr to S Glebe Rd+S Eads St
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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Booking & Getting There
Reston to Crystal City train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Crystal City is 21 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Reston to Crystal City.
There are 1616+ hotels available in Crystal City.





