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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
$167
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain train Acela
8h 30m
$134–301

Reston to Boston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reston and Boston. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Boston at 11:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Reston to Boston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 477.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

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.

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