Reston to Boston Trains

Reston to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reston and Boston takes 9h 16m 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.

9h 16m
Duration: 477 mi
Distance: $133
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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Reston to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:14 PM → 11:37 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
9:02 PM → 10:05 AM
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13h 3m • 2 changes
11:27 PM → 11:44 AM
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12h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:27 AM → 11:48 AM
10h 21m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
7:24 AM → 4:28 PM
9h 4m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 5:24 PM
9h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 AM → 1:35 PM
12h 9m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 3:15 PM
8h 27m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 5:24 PM
9h 12m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 6:24 PM
9h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 3:34 PM
7h 56m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 4:52 PM
9h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:56 PM
8h 7m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 3:28 PM
9h 15m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 3:34 PM
8h 3m • 2 changes
7:59 AM → 4:52 PM
8h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Reston to Boston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:14 PM → 11:37 PM

9:02 PM → 10:05 AM
Arrives next day

11:27 PM → 11:44 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:56 PM

6:13 AM → 3:28 PM

7:31 AM → 3:34 PM

7:59 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:27 AM → 11:48 AM

6:48 AM → 3:15 PM

7:24 AM → 4:28 PM

8:12 AM → 5:24 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 AM → 1:35 PM

6:48 AM → 3:15 PM

8:12 AM → 5:24 PM

9:24 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:56 PM

6:14 AM → 3:28 PM

7:38 AM → 3:34 PM

7:50 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:56 PM

6:13 AM → 3:28 PM

7:31 AM → 3:34 PM

7:59 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

Reston to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Reston to Boston train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:14 PM → 11:37 PM

9:02 PM → 10:05 AMArrives next day

11:27 PM → 11:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:56 PM

6:13 AM → 3:28 PM

7:31 AM → 3:34 PM

7:59 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:27 AM → 11:48 AM

6:48 AM → 3:15 PM

7:24 AM → 4:28 PM

8:12 AM → 5:24 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 AM → 1:35 PM

6:48 AM → 3:15 PM

8:12 AM → 5:24 PM

9:24 AM → 6:24 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 1:56 PM

6:14 AM → 3:28 PM

7:38 AM → 3:34 PM

7:50 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:49 AM → 1:56 PM

6:13 AM → 3:28 PM

7:31 AM → 3:34 PM

7:59 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Train from Washington Union Station to Boston

Where to next?

Train trips from Reston

Train trips to Boston

Alternative transport options

9:02 PM → 10:05 AM
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11:27 PM → 11:44 AM
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