There are 6 ways to get from Reston to Virginia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, 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 29m$78–403Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
6h 29m$34–56Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
7h 55m$62–141Drive 211.1 mi
- Drive from Reston to Virginia Beachcar 211.1 mi
3h 51m$39–56Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- 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 28m$42–342Subway, train
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 14m$61–147
Reston to Virginia by subway and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reston to Virginia is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Reston to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $75 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Reston station to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Virginia Beach via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
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 29m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Reston to Virginia, including transfers.
Reston to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union 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 29m and costs $75 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 29m, you could also train, which costs $60 - $150 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, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Reston to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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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