What is the cheapest way to get from Reston to Ellicott City?

The cheapest way to get from Reston to Ellicott City is to subway and bus which costs $4 - $5 and takes 3h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reston to Ellicott City?

The fastest way to get from Reston to Ellicott City is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Reston and Ellicott City?

No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Ellicott City. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Ctr and arriving at Long Gate P&R via Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and 19TH ST & E ST NW sb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Reston to Ellicott City?

The distance between Reston and Ellicott City is 68 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.

How do I travel from Reston to Ellicott City without a car?

The best way to get from Reston to Ellicott City without a car is to subway and train and line 77 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $13 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Reston to Ellicott City?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Reston to Ellicott City, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reston to Ellicott City bus from?

Reston to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station.

Where does the Reston to Ellicott City bus arrive?

Reston to Ellicott City bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw station.

Can I drive from Reston to Ellicott City?

Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Ellicott City is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Reston to Ellicott City.

Where can I stay near Ellicott City?

There are 337+ hotels available in Ellicott City.

Reston to Ellicott City - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 77 bus

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

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Subway, train, line 77 bus
best
1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain
3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus 77
2h 45m
$13–24
Subway, bus
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from 12TH ST & G ST NW nb to Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29bus 315
3h 15m
$4–5
Drive 45.8 mi
1. Drive from Reston to Ellicott Citycar 45.8 mi
1h 2m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reston to Ellicott Citytaxi 45.8 mi
1h 2m
$130–160
Line 699 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nwbus 699
2. Take the bus from 19TH ST & E ST NW sb to Long Gate P&Rbus 345
4h 57m
$4–12

Reston to Ellicott City by subway, train, and bus

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Distance: 68.1 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Reston Town Ctr to Long Gate P&R via Monument Dr Transit Center Bay A, Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D, Virginia Ave Nw and 21St St Nw, and 19TH ST & E ST NW sb in around 4h 57m.

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