There are 7 ways to get from Reston to Philadelphia by subway, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), 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 Acela
2h 46m$33–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
4h 30m$23–39Drive 152.8 mi
- Drive from Reston to Philadelphiacar 152.8 mi
2h 55m$28–41Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3h 6m$954–1,206Subway, 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 Palmetto / ...
3h 39m$32–78Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3h 48m$956–1,310Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
4h 48m$85–1,038
Reston to Philadelphia by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Philadelphia is to bus which costs $23 - $40 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Philadelphia is to subway and train via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at 30th Street Station via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Reston and Philadelphia is 155 miles. The road distance is 153.7 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Philadelphia without a car is to subway and train via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform which takes 2h 46m and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Reston to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Reston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Reston to Philadelphia is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $950 - $1,300 and takes 3h 6m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $20–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Greyhound USA also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 4 times a day.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
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
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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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Booking & Getting There
Reston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Reston to Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Reston to Philadelphia.
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