The cheapest and fastest trains from Alexandria, VA to Quantico, VA
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
28 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alexandria, VA to Quantico, 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 Quantico, VA will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 5 trains that leave Alexandria, VA for Quantico, VA on Mon, Dec 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 28 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 30 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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Amtrak as well as Virginia Railway Express offer trains services from Alexandria to Quantico. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Alexandria to Quantico.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to Quantico, VA
Trains from Alexandria, VA to Quantico, VA run on average 6 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 25m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 19:27 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Alexandria, VA to Quantico, VA trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Alexandria, VA and Quantico, VA from $11 (€9). 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 Quantico, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Quantico, 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 Quantico, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alexandria, VA to Quantico, 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
- Parking is available on the Marine Corps Base, subject to base access regulations.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free for passengers
- Located in the main hall
- The station is a small facility with basic amenities, primarily serving Amtrak and VRE trains.
- Bus: Local shuttle services available
- VRE: Fredericksburg Line
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