Reston to Downingtown Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reston and Downingtown takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Reston to Downingtown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration: 186 mi
Distance: $52
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Subway, train via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform

best

Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain

4h 25m

$40–103

Reston to Downingtown train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reston and Downingtown. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Downingtown at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:00 PM → 10:12 PM
4h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 AM → 9:12 AM
7h 46m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:26 AM
4h 26m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 2:32 PM
3h 32m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 3:22 PM
3h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 41m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 45m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 21m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 21m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 2:11 PM
3h 21m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:17 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:31 AM
3h 42m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:35 AM
3h 36m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reston to Downingtown? 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.

What companies run services between Reston, VA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reston to Downingtown. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the train to 30th Street Station, then take the train to Downingtown Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Downingtown Amtrak via New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and 30th Street Station in around 5h 18m.

Operators

Reston to Downingtown trains

Trip Overview

Subway, train via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform