What is the cheapest way to get from Reston to Reading?

The cheapest way to get from Reston to Reading is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Reston to Reading?

The fastest way to get from Reston to Reading is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Reston and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Reading. However, there are services departing from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L and arriving at Reading via Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Reston to Reading?

The distance between Reston and Reading is 214 miles. The road distance is 148.9 miles.

How do I travel from Reston to Reading without a car?

The best way to get from Reston to Reading without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $80 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Reston to Reading?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Reston to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reston to Reading bus from?

Reston to Reading bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.

Where does the Reston to Reading bus arrive?

Reston to Reading bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Reston to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Reading is 149 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Reston to Reading.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 56+ hotels available in Reading.

Reston to Reading - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Reston to Reading by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
5h 50m
$83–142
Drive 148 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reston to Readingcar 148 mi
3h 22m
$27–39
Bus via Harrisburg
1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus
8h 14m
$41–81
Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Readingbus
5h 22m
$47–308
Subway, train, bus
1. Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus
6h 54m
$77–131
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
8h 18m
$57–131
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
2. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Readingbus
6h 6m
$964–1,224
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
2. Take the bus from Newark to Readingbus
5h 39m
$477–1,747

Reston to Reading by subway, train, and bus

22Weekly Services

5h 50mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Reston to Reading.

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Distance: 212.4 mi
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Reading, PA, USA?

You can take a bus from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L to Reading via Dulles Airport, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Union Station, and Harrisburg Bus Station in around 8h 14m.

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