How to Travel from

Raleigh to Reston

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Raleigh Reston

How to Get from Raleigh to Reston

Plane

1 h 5 min

Select a Ticket

Car

4 h 49 min

from $23

Rideshare

4 h 49 min

from $16.48

Cheapest

By car (433 km)

4 h 49 min

433 km.

from $23

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

4 h 49 min

433 km.

from $16.47

Bus, Plane (Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport)

3 h 37 min

372 km.

from $181.96

Bus, Plane (Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport)

4 h 26 min

372 km.

from $162.50

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Ronald

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$140.33–$293.41

Delta

Website:

delta.com/

Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Ronald

Ave. Duration:

1h 18m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$70.16–$293.41

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Washington

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$127.57–$293.41

Southwest Airlines

Website:

southwest.com/

Plane from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington

Ave. Duration:

1h 9m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$114.81–$382.71

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria

Ave. Duration:

5h 23m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$39.55–$153.08

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$6.38–$70.16

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

29 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.58–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

24 min

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$21.69–$382.71

Maryland Transit

Phone:

1-866-743-3682

Website:

mta.maryland.gov

Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington

Ave. Duration:

40 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.30–$10.21

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:

+1 202 466 3876

Website:

wmata.com

Train from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Wiehle-Reston

Ave. Duration:

33 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$3.83–$5.49

Train from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Wiehle-Reston

Ave. Duration:

41 min

Frequency:

Every 15 minutes

Estimated price:

$1.66–$3.44

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington

Ave. Duration:

4h 50m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$20.41–$165.84

CoachRun

Phone:

+1 617-681-0820

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

coachrun.com/

Bus from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh to Mobile

Ave. Duration:

4h 30m

Frequency:

5 times a week

Estimated price:

$19.14–$52.30

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

The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Reston is to bus via Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B which costs $20.65 - $59.78 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Reston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $92.39 - $250 .

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and Reston?

No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh to Reston. However, there are services departing from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh and arriving at Reston Town Ctr via Pennsylvania Av SE+L'Enfant Sq SE, 19th St and H St and Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Raleigh and Reston?

No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Reston. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union 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 6h 30m.

How far is it from Raleigh to Reston?

The distance between Raleigh and Reston is 395 km. The road distance is 434 km.

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

The best way to get from Raleigh to Reston without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs $36.96 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Raleigh to Reston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Reston bus from?

Raleigh to Reston bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from 7 Star Tobacco - Raleigh station.

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Reston train from?

Raleigh to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Raleigh to Reston?

The best way to get from Raleigh to Reston is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs $92.39 - $250 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $36.96 - $130.43 and takes 6h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $23.91 - $152.17 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Raleigh to Reston bus arrive?

Raleigh to Reston bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Mobile Gas Station - Washington DC.

Where does the Raleigh to Reston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Raleigh to Reston?

Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Reston is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Raleigh to Reston.

Where can I stay near Reston?

There are 387+ hotels available in Reston. Prices start at $62.10 per night.

Book in Reston

Hyatt Regency Reston

1800 Presidents St, Reston

Fine

8.8

The Westin Reston Heights

11750 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston

Fine

8.6

Sheraton Reston Hotel

11810 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston

Fine

8.1

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Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park is a small National Park Service (NPS) site in Virginia, United States. Situated on 800 acres (3 km2) along the banks of the Potomac River in northern Fairfax County, the park is a disconnected but integral part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The Great Falls of the Potomac River are near the northern boundary of the park, as are the remains of the Patowmack Canal, the first canal in the United States that used locks to raise and lower boats.

Billy Goat Trail

38°59′38″N 77°14′45″W / 38°N 77°W / 38; -77 (Billy Goat Trail Head)

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (originally known as the Wolf Trap Farm Park for the Performing Arts and simply known as Wolf Trap) is a performing arts center located on 117 acres (47 ha) of national park land in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, near the town of Vienna. Through a partnership and collaboration of the National Park Service and the non-profit Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, the park offers both natural and cultural resources.

Reston

Reston is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, and a principal city of the Washington metropolitan area. As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Reston's population was 63,226.

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Five ways to Travel from Raleigh to Reston

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

Delta

United Airlines

Southwest Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Amtrak Acela

Maryland Transit

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

CoachRun

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Raleigh and Reston?

Is there a direct train between Raleigh and Reston?

How far is it from Raleigh to Reston?

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

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

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Reston bus from?

Where do I catch the Raleigh to Reston train from?

Train, bus or fly from Raleigh to Reston?

Where does the Raleigh to Reston bus arrive?

Where does the Raleigh to Reston train arrive?

Can I drive from Raleigh to Reston?

Where can I stay near Reston?