The average train between Reston and Manhattan takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is an hourly train service from Reston to Manhattan. 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 hourly between Reston and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Manhattan station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Reston to Manhattan train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Manhattan train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Reston and Manhattan is 351.6 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Two other operators also service this route.