There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605 / ...
3h 31m$19–31Subway, 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 33m$15–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 38m$38–79Drive 109.4 mi
- Drive from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 109.4 mi
2h 6m$20–29Fly, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Broad + 9Th to Broad & Shaferbus
3h 30m$37–302Line 402 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Tysons Westpark to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus 402
- Take the bus from Springfield to Richmondbus Acb 1222 / ...
6h 7m$18–44
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University 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 38m.
The distance between Reston and Virginia Commonwealth University is 127 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Arlington station.
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $19 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Arlington to Richmond 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–50 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 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
- $35–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–50
Bus from Springfield to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 9Th to Broad & Shafer
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
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
- https://www.coachrun.com
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Westpark to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Richmond station.
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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