The average train between Charlottesville and Reston takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Charlottesville 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 3 times a day between Charlottesville and Reston. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Charlottesville is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Reston at 10:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Charlottesville to Reston. However, there are services departing from Charlottesville station and arriving at Reston station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Charlottesville to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Charlottesville station.
Charlottesville to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Charlottesville and Reston is 143.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Charlottesville to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
