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Reston to Paterson trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reston and Paterson takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. 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 37m
Duration
252 mi
Distance
$92
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
4h 58m
$68–162

Reston to Paterson train times

Trains run hourly between Reston and Paterson. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Paterson at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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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