The average train between Reston and Roanoke takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Reston to Roanoke. 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 Roanoke. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reston is at 4:18 PM which arrives into Roanoke at 10:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reston to Roanoke. However, there are services departing from Reston station and arriving at Roanoke station via Roanoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Reston to Roanoke train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Alexandria station.
Reston to Roanoke train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Roanoke station.
The distance between Reston and Roanoke is 295.6 km. The road distance is 389 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Roanoke twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 50m.