There are 5 ways to get from Reston to Glen Allen by train (Amtrak), subway, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 40m$46–90Drive 102.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Glen Allencar 102.4 mi
2h$19–27Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Henricobus FlixBus N2605 / ...
3h 49m$39–57Fly
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
2h 42m$87–367Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 11m$59–103
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Glen Allen is to drive which takes 2h and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Dulles - Kiss & Fly and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Reston and Glen Allen is 131 miles. The road distance is 103 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Glen Allen without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Reston to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Reston to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Reston to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Glen Allen is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $370 and takes 2h 42m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Henrico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Henrico
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Reston to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Glen Allen is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Reston to Glen Allen.
There are 360+ hotels available in Glen Allen.