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The average train between Reston and Newark takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. 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.

4h 10m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$143
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reston to Newark train times

Trains run hourly between Reston and Newark. The earliest departure is at 1:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Newark at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 11m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 36m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 35m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela6h 3m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 4m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak Acela3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak4h 16m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reston to Newark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reston to Newark.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?

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 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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