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How to get fromReston to Downingtownby subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Reston to Downingtown by subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Subway, train via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform

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    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 train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    4h 26m
    $90–151

  2. Drive  134.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reston to Downingtowncar car 134.5 mi
    2h 46m
    $25–36

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2601 / ...
    2. Take the train from Suburban Station to Downingtowntrain train Pao
    6h 50m
    $28–48

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane IAD - PHL
    2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    4h 33m
    $971–1,233

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain train
    5h 19m
    $84–140

Reston to Downingtown by subway and train

Calendar69Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 185.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reston to Downingtown. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, then take the train to Downingtown Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Downingtown via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St & 11th St, JFK Blvd & 17th St, and Suburban Station in around 6h 50m.

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