The average train between Reston and Providence takes 8h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston to Providence. 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 every 2 hours between Reston and Providence. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Providence at 10:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Providence. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Providence station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
Reston to Providence train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Providence train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Reston and Providence is 593.8 km. The road distance is 696 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.