What is the cheapest way to get from Richmond to Reston?

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Reston is to bus and subway which costs $19 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Reston?

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Reston is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs $20 - $30.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Reston?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond 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 3h 33m.

How far is it from Richmond to Reston?

The distance between Richmond and Reston is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.

How do I travel from Richmond to Reston without a car?

The best way to get from Richmond to Reston without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 32m and costs $19 - $35.

How long does it take to get from Richmond to Reston?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Richmond to Reston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Reston train from?

Richmond to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

Train or fly from Richmond to Reston?

The best way to get from Richmond to Reston is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $330 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Richmond to Reston train arrive?

Richmond to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Reston?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Reston is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Richmond to Reston.

Where can I stay near Reston?

There are 358+ hotels available in Reston.

Richmond to Reston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Reston by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or plane

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 32m
$19–31
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
3h 33m
$38–75
Drive 110.2 mi
1. Drive from Richmond to Restoncar 110.2 mi
2h 4m
$21–30
Fly from Richmond International Airport
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
2h 56m
$42–323
Bus, subway via Washington
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 42m
$20–37
Bus to Charlottesville, fly
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus
2. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHO - IAD
3h 43m
$74–322

Richmond to Reston by bus and subway

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Distance: 123.9 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, United Airlines flies from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day.

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