There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 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 34m$15–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 38m$58–99Drive 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$57–432Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
4h 1m$18–28Bus via Dulles Airport
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 12m$28–65
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University by subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 1m.
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 4h 1m.
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 136 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 34m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 train which takes 4h 38m and costs $55 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Richmond once daily. Tickets cost $16–25 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 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
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Reston to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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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