There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Richmond by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus via Washington
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 14m$21–41Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
3h 23m$15–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 16m$33–79Drive 109.4 mi
- Drive from Reston to Richmondcar 109.4 mi
2h 3m$20–29Fly
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 11m$42–312Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
3h 29m$19–31
Reston to Richmond by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Richmond is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Richmond is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Richmond. However, there are services departing from New Hampshire Av NW+24 St NW and arriving at Richmond via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Richmond station. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Reston and Richmond is 132 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Richmond without a car is to bus via Washington which takes 3h 14m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Reston to Richmond, including transfers.
Reston to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Richmond is to bus via Washington which takes 3h 14m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 16m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $320 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond hourly. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- CoachRun
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Richmond bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Reston to Richmond train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Richmond is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Reston to Richmond.
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