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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$109 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price |
7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT
Trains from Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $40 (€32) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 6h 47m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average train duration 6h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 6h 47m |
First train 3:20 AM |
Last train 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Alexandria, VA and New Haven, CT from $40 (€32). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Virginia Railway Express
FAQs: Trains from Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alexandria, VA to New Haven, CT
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with both short-term and long-term options.
- Union League Cafe
- Zinc New Haven
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- The Study at Yale
- Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Enterprise
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for Amtrak and Metro-North services
- Hall 2: ticketing and waiting area
- Hall 3: access to parking and car rental services
- Bus: CTtransit New Haven routes
- Amtrak: Northeast Regional, Acela Express
- Metro-North Railroad: New Haven Line
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