The average train between Reston and Columbia takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 11h 25m. There is at least one train per day from Reston to Columbia. 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 once daily between Reston and Columbia. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reston is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Columbia at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Columbia. However, there are services departing from Alexandria station and arriving at Columbia Station via Columbia Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Reston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Reston to Columbia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Columbia Station.
The distance between Reston and Columbia is 643.4 km. The road distance is 740 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Columbia Station once daily. Tickets cost $270–420 and the journey takes 10h 16m.
