Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC train

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Cheap train tickets from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Amtrak
11:32PM0h27
Alexandria, VA
11:59PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:09PM0h33
Alexandria, VA
09:42PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
04:57PM0h26
Alexandria, VA
05:23PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers

Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, January 15
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak11:32PM Alexandria, VA0h27 11:59PM Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak09:09PM Alexandria, VA0h33 09:42PM Washington, DC0 transfersDirect
Amtrak04:57PM Alexandria, VA0h26 05:23PM Washington, DC0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

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Fastest Journey

26 m

Average

29 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

10 km

Of the 3 trains that leave Alexandria, VA for Washington, DC every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Amtrak
04:57PM0h26
Alexandria, VA
05:23PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
11:32PM0h27
Alexandria, VA
11:59PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak
09:09PM0h33
Alexandria, VA
09:42PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

Trains from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC run on average 9 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€7) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
6 miles (10 km)
Average train duration
25m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€7)
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
9
Train providers
1
Fastest train
16m
First train
07:00
Last train
23:24
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Amtrak from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC trains

Find the best trains from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC with Omio's travel partners Amtrak from $10 (€9). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 16 min
  • Cheapest Price: $10
  • Amtrak frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

FAQs: Travel by train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC can start from as little as $7 (€7) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is $10 (€9); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is 16 min   to travel the 6 mile (10 km) long route, with around there are 10 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC leaves at 11: 24 PM.
Yes, there are 10 direct trains a day from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the route from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Washington, DC from Alexandria, VA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 24 PM.
A day trip to Washington, DC from Alexandria, VA is worth doing with a journey time of 16 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is October.
Yes, you can take a train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC.

Popular train stations from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

Alexandria
Washington
The major train station for departures in Alexandria is Alexandria Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alexandria Station for your trip from Alexandria to Washington.
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Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Pasara
  • Potbelly
  • Subway
  • Quattro Formaggi
The major train station for arrivals in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your journey to Washington from Alexandria.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
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Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
Dining
  • Shake Shack
  • McDonald’s
  • Starbucks
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • Chopt Creative Salad Co.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Thunder Grill
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Jamba Juice
  • Ladurée Union Station
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Public transit options for Union Station
  • Metro lines: Red
  • Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
  • Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter

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