The average train between Newark and Reston takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Newark 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 Newark and Reston. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:41 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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Reston. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Reston station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Newark to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Newark and Reston is 334.3 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.