The average train between Reston and Perth Amboy takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston to Perth Amboy. 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 Perth Amboy. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Perth Amboy at 8:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Perth Amboy. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Perth Amboy station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Reston to Perth Amboy train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Perth Amboy train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Reston and Perth Amboy is 313.7 km. The road distance is 406 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.