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How to get fromReston to Ellicott Cityby subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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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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  1. Subway, train, line 77 bus

    best
    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 MARC nb to WEST BALTIMORE MARC nbtrain train
    3. Take the bus from West Baltimore Marc Station Bay 1 to EDMONDSON AV & ROLLING RD wb nsbus bus 77
    2h 44m
    $11–22

  2. Line 699 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nwbus bus 699
    2. Take the bus from 19TH ST & E ST NW sb to Long Gate P&Rbus bus 345
    4h 58m
    $6–12

  3. Subway, bus

    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 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 229 to Little Patuxent Pkwy & Corporate Center Waybus bus Flash
    4h 12m
    $11–16

  4. Drive  45.8 mi

    1. Drive from Reston to Ellicott Citycar car 45.8 mi
    1h 2m
    $9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reston to Ellicott Citytaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    1h 2m
    $110–140

Reston to Ellicott City by subway, train, and bus

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration2h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Reston Town Ctr Bay E to Long Gate P&R via Monument Dr Transit Ctr Bay A, Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D, Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw, and 19TH ST & E ST NW sb in around 4h 58m.

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