There are 7 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, bus (Flixbus), bus, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
1h 11m$44–326Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
4h 19m$18–30Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 16m$20–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 20m$33–79Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Reston116.9 mi
2h 16mDrive 116.9 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Restoncar 116.9 mi
2h 16m$22–31Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
- Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE to D St SW+7 St SWbus D30
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
5h 55m$40–61
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston is to bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $40 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Washington Union Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Reston is 106 miles. The road distance is 117.6 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston without a car is to bus via Washington which takes 4h 16m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston bus services, operated by GRTC, depart from Ric Airport station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs $40 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 4h 16m, you could also train, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Reston, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ric Airport to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 16m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from N Capitol St NE+Massachusetts Av NE to D St SW+7 St SW
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Reston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston bus services, operated by GRTC, arrive at Broad + 17Th station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Reston.
There are 378+ hotels available in Reston.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Reston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.