The average train between Reston and Charlottesville takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Reston to Charlottesville. 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 4 times a day between Reston and Charlottesville. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reston is at 5:48 PM which arrives into Charlottesville at 8:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Charlottesville station via Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Reston to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Reston to Charlottesville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Charlottesville station.
The distance between Reston and Charlottesville is 143.8 km. The road distance is 208 km.
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville twice daily. Tickets cost $14–240 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Amtrak also services this route once daily.
