Reston to Paterson Trains

Reston to Paterson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reston and Paterson takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston to Paterson. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 30m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: $73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Acela

$57–155

Reston to Paterson train times

Trains run hourly between Reston and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Paterson at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:14 PM → 8:21 PM
5h 7m • 4 changes
4:18 PM → 9:21 PM
5h 3m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 10:30 PM
5h 12m • 4 changes
6:13 PM → 11:30 PM
5h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:05 AM
5h 5m • 4 changes
6:37 AM → 11:20 AM
4h 43m • 4 changes
7:31 AM → 12:19 PM
4h 48m • 4 changes
7:59 AM → 1:21 PM
5h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:27 AM → 8:58 AM
7h 31m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 10m • 4 changes
7:24 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 34m • 4 changes
9:00 AM → 1:58 PM
4h 58m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 AM → 9:58 AM
8h 32m • 4 changes
6:48 AM → 11:58 AM
5h 10m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 12:58 PM
5h 58m • 4 changes
8:36 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 22m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reston to Paterson? 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.

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Paterson, 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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Reston to Paterson train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:14 PM → 8:21 PM

4:18 PM → 9:21 PM

5:18 PM → 10:30 PM

6:13 PM → 11:30 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:05 AM

6:37 AM → 11:20 AM

7:31 AM → 12:19 PM

7:59 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:27 AM → 8:58 AM

6:48 AM → 11:58 AM

7:24 AM → 12:58 PM

9:00 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 AM → 9:58 AM

6:48 AM → 11:58 AM

7:00 AM → 12:58 PM

8:36 AM → 1:58 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station

Train trips from Reston

Train trips to Paterson

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