There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
3h$15–43Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 52m$63–99Drive 110.3 mi
- Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Restoncar 110.3 mi
2h 6m$21–30Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Thbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
3h 23m$52–403Bus
- Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus Capitol Connector
4h 33m$27–33
Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston station. However, there are services departing from Broad + Shafer and arriving at Washington Union Station via GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Commonwealth University 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 4h 52m.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Reston is 134 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston without a car is to bus and subway which takes 3h and costs $14 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston, including transfers.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs $60 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $35 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $24–29 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–400
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Th
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- 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
- Website
- Amtrak
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Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Reston.
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