There are 5 ways to get from Reston to Exton by subway, train, bus, car, or plane
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Subway, train via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
4h 21m$39–100Drive 139.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Extoncar 139.2 mi
2h 53m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Paolitrain Pao
7h 41m$28–48Fly, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
4h 36m$960–1,222Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
5h 14m$38–94
Reston to Exton by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Exton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Exton. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Reston and Exton is 182 miles. The road distance is 140 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Exton without a car is to subway and train via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform which takes 4h 21m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Reston to Exton, including transfers.
Reston to Exton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Reston to Exton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Exton is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Reston to Exton.
There are 135+ hotels available in Exton.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reston to Exton. 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 Exton Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Lincoln Hwy & Exton Square Pkwy - MBNS via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Jefferson Station, Paoli, and Paoli Regional Rail Station in around 7h 41m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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