The average train between Reston and Raleigh takes 6h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Reston to Raleigh. 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 twice daily between Reston and Raleigh. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Reston is at 1:00 PM which arrives into Raleigh at 7:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Raleigh. However, there are services departing from Alexandria station and arriving at Raleigh Union Station via Raleigh Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
Reston to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Reston to Raleigh train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Raleigh Union Station.
The distance between Reston and Raleigh is 373.5 km. The road distance is 427 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $160–250 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
