The cheapest and fastest trains from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA
Cheapest price
$135
Average price
$286
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
322 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA will cost around $286 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $135.
It's difficult to get from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA without transferring at least once.
6:08 AM4h06Irvington, NJ10:14 AMAlexandria, VA$1351One-way1 transfer
6:48 AM4h35Irvington, NJ11:23 AMAlexandria, VA$1351One-way1 transfer
1:46 AM6h47Irvington, NJ8:33 AMAlexandria, VA$3171One-way1 transfer
11:33 AM4h34Irvington, NJ4:07 PMAlexandria, VA$3171One-way1 transfer
11:30 PM8h05Irvington, NJ7:35 AMAlexandria, VA$3171One-way1 transfer
6:08 AM4h06Irvington, NJ10:14 AMAlexandria, VA$1351One-way1 transfer
8:24 AM4h06Irvington, NJ12:30 PMAlexandria, VA$3271One-way1 transfer
2:05 PM4h12Irvington, NJ6:17 PMAlexandria, VA$3271One-way1 transfer
3:07 PM4h18Irvington, NJ7:25 PMAlexandria, VA$3271One-way1 transfer
10:28 AM4h28Irvington, NJ2:56 PMAlexandria, VA$3271One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $219.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $219 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $141 (€114).
A bus is $181 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $219 (€177).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around $141 (€114) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-95.22 (€-76.90). The journey takes 5h 40m versus 3h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:06 AM Irvington, NJ | 4h01 | 3:07 PM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:06 PM Irvington, NJ | 4h09 | 4:15 PM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:18 PM Irvington, NJ | 4h58 | 5:16 PM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:18 PM Irvington, NJ | 4h07 | 5:25 PM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:04 PM Irvington, NJ | 4h42 | 6:46 PM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:19 PM Irvington, NJ | 3h55 | 7:14 PM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:18 PM Irvington, NJ | 8h17 | 7:35 AM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
![]() | 1:46 AM Irvington, NJ | 6h47 | 8:33 AM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:08 AM Irvington, NJ | 4h06 | 10:14 AM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:48 AM Irvington, NJ | 4h35 | 11:23 AM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:24 AM Irvington, NJ | 4h06 | 12:30 PM Alexandria, VA | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA
Trains from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA run on average 29 times per day, taking around 5h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $141 (€114) but you can travel from only $38 (€30) by bus.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 11:40, the last at 11:40. The fastest train covers the 200 miles (322 km) distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 200 miles (322 km) |
Average train duration 5h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $141 (€114) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 5h 40m |
First train 11:40 AM |
Last train 11:40 AM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: NJ Transit from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA trainsNJ Transit trains will get you between Irvington, NJ and Alexandria, VA from $38 (€30). 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 Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, 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 Alexandria, VA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Irvington, NJ to Alexandria, 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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