There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Virginia by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 25m$63–303Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
3h 32m$37–302Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus N2601
6h 4m$57–83Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 55m$74–153Drive 211.1 mi
- Drive from Reston to Virginia Beachcar 211.1 mi
3h 51m$39–56Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 14m$81–157
Reston to Virginia by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Virginia is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 3h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Virginia Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Reston and Virginia is 171 miles. The road distance is 212.3 miles.
The best way to get from Reston to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 4m and costs $55 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Reston to Virginia, including transfers.
Reston to Virginia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Arlington station.
Reston to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reston to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $60 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 4m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Virginia, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Arlington to Virginia Beach 6 times a week. Tickets cost $55–80 and the journey takes 4h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
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 Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Reston to Virginia bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Reston to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reston to Virginia is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Reston to Virginia.
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