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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
23 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
10 km
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.
The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 9 trains that leave Alexandria, VA for Washington, DC on Wed, Jan 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jan 21 the direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Wed, Jan 21 the slowest trains will take 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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€9 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
57m Average total duration Fastest 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC trains for today, Tuesday, January 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Northeast Regional | 6:02 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h26 | 6:28 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 40 Floridian | 7:43 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h29 | 8:12 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 178 Northeast Regional | 7:52 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h23 | 8:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 80 Carolinian | 9:03 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h28 | 9:31 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 138 Northeast Regional | 10:09 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h28 | 10:37 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 90 Palmetto | 11:34 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h36 | 12:10 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, January 21 | |||||
| 186 Northeast Regional | 12:37 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h22 | 12:59 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 66 Northeast Regional | 2:12 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h16 | 2:28 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 86 Northeast Regional | 12:52 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0h26 | 1:18 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC
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Trains from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC run on average 10 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 21m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC from $4 (€3). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station building.
- Joe Theismann's Restaurant
- Table Talk Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Hilton Alexandria Old Town
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
- The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria
- Located in the main hall
- 42 places
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, waiting room, and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Metro: King Street-Old Town Metro Station (Blue and Yellow Lines)
- Bus: DASH and Metrobus services available
WifiLockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- 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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