The average train between Reston and Boston takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. 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 11:16 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 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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 8h 55m.
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 766 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 Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.