The average train between Rochester and Reston takes 13h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Rochester to Reston. 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 4 times a day between Rochester and Reston. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochester is at 1:27 PM which arrives into Reston at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and take an average of 13h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rochester to Reston. However, there are services departing from Rochester station and arriving at Reston station via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.
Rochester to Reston train services, operated by VIA Rail, depart from Rochester station.
Rochester to Reston train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Rochester and Reston is 466 km. The road distance is 988 km.
You can take a train from Rochester to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 11h 38m.