The average train between Fort Lauderdale and Reston takes 25h 44m and the fastest train takes 23h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Fort Lauderdale 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 twice daily between Fort Lauderdale and Reston. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fort Lauderdale is at 11:43 AM which arrives into Reston at 3:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 25h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Fort Lauderdale to Reston. However, there are services departing from Fort Lauderdale station and arriving at Reston station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
Fort Lauderdale to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station.
Fort Lauderdale to Reston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Fort Lauderdale and Reston is 1,452.2 km. The road distance is 1,863 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $360–750 and the journey takes 22h 9m.