Reston to Exton Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reston and Exton takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Reston to Exton. 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 15m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: $51
Average price: Every 2 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 Exton Amtraktrain

4h 21m

$39–100

Reston to Exton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reston and Exton. The earliest departure is at 1:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Exton at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

1:27 AM → 7:57 AM
6h 30m • 3 changes
7:24 AM → 11:22 AM
3h 58m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 3:18 PM
3h 18m • 3 changes
2:00 PM → 5:28 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

1:26 AM → 9:08 AM
7h 42m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 22m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 2:28 PM
3h 28m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 3:18 PM
3h 18m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 36m • 3 changes
7:50 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 40m • 3 changes
11:02 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 4m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 37m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 31m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:49 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 37m • 3 changes
7:59 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 31m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 2:06 PM
3h 16m • 3 changes
11:50 AM → 3:13 PM
3h 23m • 3 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reston to Exton? 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 Exton, PA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Reston to Exton. 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 Exton Amtrak. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Exton Amtrak via New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and 30th Street Station in around 5h 14m.

Operators

Trip Overview

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