The average train between American University and Reston takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from American University 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 every 15 minutes between American University and Reston. The earliest departure is at 1:53 AM at night, and the last departure from American University is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Reston at 5:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 13m • 1 change

55 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from American University to Reston. However, there are services departing from American University station and arriving at Reston station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
American University to Reston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform station.
American University to Reston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The distance between American University and Reston is 22.3 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a vehicle from American University to Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform via Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 10m.