The average train between Boston and Reston takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h. There is a train service every few hours from Boston to Reston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Reston. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Reston at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Boston to Reston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Reston. However, there are services departing from Boston station and arriving at Reston station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
Boston to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Boston and Reston is 649.9 km. The road distance is 766 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.