The average train between Manhattan and Reston takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Manhattan 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 hourly between Manhattan and Reston. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Manhattan is at 11:23 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 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manhattan to Reston. However, there are services departing from Manhattan station and arriving at Reston station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
Manhattan to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Manhattan to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Manhattan and Reston is 351.6 km. The road distance is 396 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–300 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.