There are 7 ways to get from Reston to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, bus, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 46m$43–120Bus via Philadelphia
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
8h 23m$32–80Drive 187.5 mi
- Drive from Reston to Ocean Citycar 187.5 mi
3h 49m$35–50Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train, line 507 bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave to Ocean City Transportation Centerbus
7h 4m$959–1,239Subway, 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 Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
7h 42m$36–112Bus
- Take the bus from Washington to Baltimorebus Ppb 8724 / ...
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
8h 47m$37–76Fly to Laguardia Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus
7h 34m$86–484
Reston to Ocean City by subway, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Ocean City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Washington Union Station, Market St At 11Th St and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Reston and Ocean City is 240 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Ocean City without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $40 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Reston to Ocean City, including transfers.
Reston to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reston to Ocean City is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs $40 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus via Philadelphia, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 8h 23m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Ocean City Transportation Center via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Foggy Bottom-GWU, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Market St At 11Th St, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 8h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
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
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave to Ocean City Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–60
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $19–60
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Reston to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Ocean City is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Reston to Ocean City.
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