Reston to Paterson Trains

Reston to Paterson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reston and Paterson takes 5h 35m 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 35m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: $155
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

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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 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:45 PM → 9:09 AM
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10h 24m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 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
8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 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
8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 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
8:36 AM → 1:58 PM
5h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:26 AM → 9:58 AM
9h 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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Departing Monday, November 2, 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
8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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
8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 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
8:44 AM → 1:21 PM
4h 37m • 4 changes
Show more

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.

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Train (Amtrak)

Reston to Paterson train times

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

10:45 PM → 9:09 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:05 AM

6:37 AM → 11:20 AM

7:31 AM → 12:19 PM

8:44 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:05 AM

6:37 AM → 11:20 AM

7:31 AM → 12:19 PM

8:44 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:27 AM → 8:58 AM

6:48 AM → 11:58 AM

7:24 AM → 12:58 PM

8:36 AM → 1:58 PM

Departing Sunday, November 1, 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

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:05 AM

6:37 AM → 11:20 AM

7:31 AM → 12:19 PM

8:44 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:05 AM

6:37 AM → 11:20 AM

7:31 AM → 12:19 PM

8:44 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:05 AM

6:37 AM → 11:20 AM

7:31 AM → 12:19 PM

8:44 AM → 1:21 PM

Frequently asked questions

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Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station

Train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station

Train trips from Reston

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Alternative transport options

10:45 PM → 9:09 AM
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