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.
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.




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5h 44m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Reston to Dover. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Dover station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Reston to Dover train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Dover train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Dover station.
The distance between Reston and Dover is 318.6 km. The road distance is 378 km.
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.