The average train between Reston and Long Island takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Reston to Long Island. 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 Long Island. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Long Island at 8:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 40m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Reston to Long Island? 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 Long Island. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Long Island station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Reston to Long Island train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Long Island train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The distance between Reston and Long Island is 418.5 km. The road distance is 399 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly.