The average train between Boston and Reston takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Boston and Reston. The earliest departure is at 5:05 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 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 8h 49m.
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 768 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 54m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.
