The average train between Reston and Chesapeake takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Reston to Chesapeake. 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 Reston and Chesapeake. The earliest departure is at 12:24 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reston is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Chesapeake at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Chesapeake station via Norfolk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Reston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Reston to Chesapeake train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Norfolk station.
The distance between Reston and Chesapeake is 256.7 km. The road distance is 385 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
