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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
2 h 47 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 20 buses that leave Philadelphia, PA for Reston, VA on Sat, Jun 20, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 2 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus6:30 PM2h45Philadelphia Bus Station9:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:15 PM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station8:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM2h40Philadelphia Bus Station12:40 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
5:50 PM4h05Philadelphia Bus Station9:55 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers- 7:20 PM3h15Philadelphia Bus Station10:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 PM2h40Philadelphia Bus Station12:40 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:30 PM2h45Philadelphia Bus Station9:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:00 AM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station12:50 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$481One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 PM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station8:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$331One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:10 AM2h50Philadelphia Bus Station6:00 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $256.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $361 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA costing on average $48 (€39).
A bus is $331 (€271) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA costing on average $361 (€296).
Other travel options to Reston, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 15m.
Flight takes on average 4h 48m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€25) compared to roughly $31 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $0.20 (€0.16). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 40m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Live departures
Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA bus times
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h40 | 3:35 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h15 | 4:10 PM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus+ | 11:55 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h50 | 3:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
| 12:45 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 5h30 | 6:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 2:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h15 | 5:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| +FlixBus | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h35 | 7:05 PM Bethesda, Waverly Street / Montgomery Ave, MD | 1 transfer | |
| · | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h25 | 6:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 1 transfer | |
| +FlixBus | 3:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h35 | 8:05 PM Arlington, Wilson Blvd / N Kent St (Rosslyn), VA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 5:15 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h50 | 8:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:50 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h05 | 9:55 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:30 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h45 | 9:15 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:20 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h15 | 10:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:00 PM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h40 | 12:40 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| 2:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h55 | 5:55 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 8h10 | 11:20 AM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:10 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 2h50 | 6:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h10 | 8:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 4h20 | 12:50 PM Tysons, Leesburg Pike (Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner), VA | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:30 AM Philadelphia Bus Station | 3h05 | 11:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA
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Buses from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Bus providers: FlixBus from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VAYou can travel by bus between Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA with FlixBus for as low as $26 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Reston, VA by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Reston, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Lake Anne Plaza, a historic waterfront area featuring shops, restaurants, and public art
- Reston Town Center, a vibrant hub with shopping, dining, and entertainment options
- Walker Nature Center, a natural preserve offering trails and educational programs
- Reston National Golf Course, a public golf course with scenic views and challenging play
- ArtSpace Herndon, a community art gallery showcasing local and regional artists.
- Lake Fairfax Park, offering outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping, along with a water park and skate park
- ArtInsights Gallery of Film and Contemporary Art, showcasing unique artworks related to film and pop culture
- Reston Farmers Market, a lively market offering fresh produce and local goods
- Reston Museum, providing insights into the history and development of Reston
- Reston Community Center, hosting a variety of cultural and recreational programs.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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