The average train between Raleigh and Reston takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Raleigh 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 twice daily between Raleigh and Reston. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Reston at 5:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Reston. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Reston station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Raleigh to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Raleigh and Reston is 373.5 km. The road distance is 512 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
