The average train between Reston and Albany takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston to Albany. 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 hourly between Reston and Albany. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Albany at 10:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Reston to Albany? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Albany. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Albany station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Reston to Albany train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Albany train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The distance between Reston and Albany is 508.6 km. The road distance is 621 km.
You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 7h 29m.