The average train between Reston and Newark takes 4h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is an hourly train service from Reston to Newark. 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 Newark. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Reston is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Newark at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 4h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 36m • 2 changes

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7h 13m • 2 changes

3h 57m • 2 changes

3h 49m • 2 changes

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3h 37m • 2 changes

3h 34m • 2 changes

4h 6m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Reston to Newark? 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 Newark. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Newark station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
Reston to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Reston to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Reston and Newark is 334.3 km. The road distance is 378 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.