The average train between Reston and Newark takes 3h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Reston to Newark. 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 Newark. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Newark at 1:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Newark. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Reston to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Reston and Newark is 334.3 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.