Boston to Reston Trains

Boston to Reston trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and Reston takes 8h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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.

8h 55m
Duration: 476 mi
Distance: $135
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best

Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela

7h 55m

$115–269

Boston to Reston train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Boston and Reston. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Reston at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 8h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 6:29 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 7:29 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:17 PM
8h 2m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 5:41 PM
8h 26m • 2 changes
9:40 AM → 6:29 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
11:10 AM → 7:29 PM
8h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:53 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:05 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:17 PM
8h 17m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 6:17 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:05 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 6:25 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:05 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 3:05 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 5:22 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 6:25 PM
9h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston to Reston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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Train (Amtrak)

Boston to Reston train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:17 PM

9:15 AM → 5:41 PM

9:40 AM → 6:29 PM

11:10 AM → 7:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:17 PM

9:15 AM → 5:41 PM

9:40 AM → 6:29 PM

11:10 AM → 7:29 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:53 PM

7:00 AM → 3:05 PM

9:00 AM → 5:17 PM

9:20 AM → 6:17 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:05 PM

7:00 AM → 3:05 PM

9:00 AM → 5:22 PM

9:20 AM → 6:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:05 PM

7:00 AM → 3:05 PM

9:00 AM → 5:22 PM

9:20 AM → 6:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?

Train from Boston to Washington Union Station

Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Boston to Reston trains

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Trip Overview

Train (Amtrak)

Boston to Reston train times

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:17 PM

9:15 AM → 5:41 PM

9:40 AM → 6:29 PM

11:10 AM → 7:29 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

7:15 AM → 3:17 PM

9:15 AM → 5:41 PM

9:40 AM → 6:29 PM

11:10 AM → 7:29 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:00 AM → 12:53 PM

7:00 AM → 3:05 PM

9:00 AM → 5:17 PM

9:20 AM → 6:17 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:05 PM

7:00 AM → 3:05 PM

9:00 AM → 5:22 PM

9:20 AM → 6:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:00 AM → 1:05 PM

7:00 AM → 3:05 PM

9:00 AM → 5:22 PM

9:20 AM → 6:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Reston, VA, USA?

Train from Boston to Washington Union Station

Train from Boston to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station

Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station

Train trips from Boston

Train trips to Reston

Alternative transport options