The average train between Reston and Boston takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston to Boston. 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 every 2 hours between Reston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reston to Boston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Boston. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Boston station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Reston to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Boston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Reston and Boston is 649.9 km. The road distance is 768 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.