There are 3 ways to get from Reston to Potomac by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus M82
1h 44m$6–7Drive 17.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reston to Potomaccar 17.1 mi
26 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reston to Potomactaxi 17.1 mi
26 min$50–65
Reston to Potomac by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Potomac is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Potomac is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $65.
The distance between Reston and Potomac is 35 miles. The road distance is 17.2 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Potomac without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 44m and costs $6 - $7.
It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Reston to Potomac, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Potomac is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Reston to Potomac.
There are 1343+ hotels available in Potomac.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reston to Potomac. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Friendship Heights+Bay J, then take the bus to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Potomac.
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
Bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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