The average train between Reston and Cary takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Reston to Cary. 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 twice daily between Reston and Cary. The earliest departure is at 12:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reston is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Cary at 8:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Cary. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Cary station via Cary. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.
Reston to Cary train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Reston to Cary train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Cary station.
The distance between Reston and Cary is 375.5 km. The road distance is 525 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Cary twice daily. Tickets cost $85–190 and the journey takes 5h 57m.