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Trip Overview

The average train between Reston and Dover takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 11m
Duration
268 mi
Distance
$159
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Reston to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Reston and Dover. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dover at 9:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 16m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 34m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 16m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 21m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 8m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 45m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 36m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit8h 9m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 55m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 13m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit9h 53m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 12m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 52m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit6h 14m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 8m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 45m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 36m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 8m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 45m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 36m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 44m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 8m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 45m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 36m • 4 changes
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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ TransitNJ Transit5h 44m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reston to Dover? 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.

Map of how to get from Reston to Dover.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Dover, NJ, USA?

You can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Dover via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, BROAD STREET station, and Newark Broad St in around 5h 36m.

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