The cheapest and fastest trains from Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA
Cheapest price
$234
Average price
$546
Fastest journey
16 h 14 m
Average duration
17 h 55 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1179 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sanford, FL 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 Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA will cost around $546 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $234.
Of the 2 trains that leave Sanford, FL for Alexandria, VA on Mon, May 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct trains cover the 1179 km distance in an average of 17 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 h 14 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest trains will take 19 h 36 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.
11:07 PM19h36Sanford, FL6:43 PMAlexandria, VA$2341One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM16h14Sanford, FL9:54 AMAlexandria, VA$8581One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM16h14Sanford, FL9:54 AMAlexandria, VA$8581One-way0 transfers
11:07 PM19h36Sanford, FL6:43 PMAlexandria, VA$2341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $128. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $128, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 732 miles (1179 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$257 Average price Cheapest | $381 Average price |
21h 50m Average total duration 21h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA:
A train is $123 (€100) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA costing on average $381 (€308).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 21h 20m.
Live departures
Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA trains for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:49 PM Sanford, FL | 21h39 | 9:28 PM Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA
Trains from Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA run on average 5 times per day, taking around 21h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $128 (€104) but you can travel from only $92 (€74) by flight.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:04, the last at 19:45. The fastest train covers the 732 miles (1179 km) distance in 16h 14m.
Distance 732 miles (1179 km) |
Average train duration 21h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $128 (€104) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 16h 14m |
First train 2:04 PM |
Last train 7:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Amtrak, SunRail from Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA trainsAmtrak, SunRail trains will get you between Sanford, FL and Alexandria, VA from $92 (€74). 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 Sanford, FL to Alexandria, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sanford, FL 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 Sanford, FL 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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