Reston to Boston Trains

Reston to Boston trains

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Trip Overview

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.

9h 17m
Duration: 477 mi
Distance: $303
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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8h 31m

$253–394

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 11:27 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 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:45 PM → 11:44 AM
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12h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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 31, 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, November 1, 2026

1:26 AM → 1:35 PM
13h 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, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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

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Train (Amtrak)

Reston to Boston train times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:45 PM → 11:44 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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 31, 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, November 1, 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, November 2, 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 Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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

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10:45 PM → 11:44 AM
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