The cheapest and fastest trains from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA 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 Fredericksburg, VA will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 trains that leave Alexandria, VA for Fredericksburg, VA on Fri, May 29, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest trains will take 52 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.
12:17 AM0h52Alexandria, VA1:09 AMFredericksburg, VA$131One-way0 transfers
7:56 PM0h46Alexandria, VA8:42 PMFredericksburg, VA$251One-way0 transfers
7:56 PM0h46Alexandria, VA8:42 PMFredericksburg, VA$251One-way0 transfers
12:17 AM0h52Alexandria, VA1:09 AMFredericksburg, VA$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 41 miles (66 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Fredericksburg, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (53m by train vs 59m by car). Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $10 (€8) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:38 AM Alexandria, VA | 0h45 | 12:23 PM Fredericksburg, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:09 PM Alexandria, VA | 0h56 | 9:05 PM Fredericksburg, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 12:17 AM Alexandria, VA | 0h52 | 1:09 AM Fredericksburg, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA
Trains from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA run on average 7 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:53, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 41 miles (66 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 41 miles (66 km) |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 6:53 AM |
Last train 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Alexandria, VA and Fredericksburg, VA from $12 (€10). 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 Fredericksburg, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA 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 Fredericksburg, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alexandria, VA to Fredericksburg, VA
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main street.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- The station consists of a main hall with adjacent platforms for Amtrak and VRE services.
- Bus: Several local lines available
- VRE: Fredericksburg Line
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