The cheapest and fastest trains from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
5 h 29 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $68.
Of the 2 trains that leave Alexandria, VA for Virginia Beach, VA on Mon, Dec 22, 2 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 236 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 29 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 6 h 1 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €88.
Distance: 146 miles (236 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€55 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
157 Northeast Regional · 6157 AMTRAK | 9:17 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 5h23 | 2:40 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
99 Northeast Regional · 6099 AMTRAK | 10:28 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 5h32 | 4:00 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
87 Northeast Regional · 6187 AMTRAK | 12:17 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 5h03 | 5:20 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA
Trains from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:15, the last at 19:17. The fastest train covers the 146 miles (236 km) distance in 5h 3m.
Distance 146 miles (236 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 3m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 19:17 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, VA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Alexandria, VA and Virginia Beach, VA from $31 (€25). 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 Virginia Beach, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Alexandria, VA to Virginia Beach, 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
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