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Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA train with Amtrak

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Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Amtrak157 Northeast RegionalAmtrak157 Northeast Regional
04:00PM0h15
Union Station, Washington, DC
04:15PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak65 Northeast RegionalAmtrak65 Northeast Regional
07:00AM0h15
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:15AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak151 Northeast RegionalAmtrak151 Northeast Regional
08:15AM0h18
Union Station, Washington, DC
08:33AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak153 Northeast RegionalAmtrak153 Northeast Regional
12:00PM0h18
Union Station, Washington, DC
12:18PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak87 Northeast RegionalAmtrak87 Northeast Regional
07:00PM0h14
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:14PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers

Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday, January 26
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Amtrak
65 Northeast Regional
Amtrak65 Northeast Regional		07:00AM Union Station, Washington, DC0h15 07:15AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
151 Northeast Regional
Amtrak151 Northeast Regional		08:15AM Union Station, Washington, DC0h18 08:33AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
89 Palmetto
Amtrak89 Palmetto		09:59AM Union Station, Washington, DC0h15 10:14AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
51 Cardinal
Amtrak51 Cardinal		10:59AM Union Station, Washington, DC0h17 11:16AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
79 Carolinian
Amtrak79 Carolinian		11:08AM Union Station, Washington, DC0h15 11:23AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
153 Northeast Regional
Amtrak153 Northeast Regional		12:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h18 12:18PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
41 Floridian
Amtrak41 Floridian		01:43PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h17 02:00PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
195 Northeast Regional
Amtrak195 Northeast Regional		02:50PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h17 03:07PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
157 Northeast Regional
Amtrak157 Northeast Regional		04:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h15 04:15PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
145 Northeast Regional
Amtrak145 Northeast Regional		05:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h16 05:16PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
99 Northeast Regional
Amtrak99 Northeast Regional		05:10PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h15 05:25PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
19 Crescent
Amtrak19 Crescent		06:30PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h16 06:46PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
87 Northeast Regional
Amtrak87 Northeast Regional		07:00PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h14 07:14PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect
Amtrak
97 Silver Meteor
Amtrak97 Silver Meteor		07:24PM Union Station, Washington, DC0h17 07:41PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA0 transfersDirect

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Fastest train times from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA

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Fastest Journey

14 m

Average

16 m

Trains per day

14

Distance

10 km

Of the 14 trains that leave Washington, DC for Alexandria, VA every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Amtrak87 Northeast RegionalAmtrak87 Northeast Regional
07:00PM0h14
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:14PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak157 Northeast RegionalAmtrak157 Northeast Regional
04:00PM0h15
Union Station, Washington, DC
04:15PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak65 Northeast RegionalAmtrak65 Northeast Regional
07:00AM0h15
Union Station, Washington, DC
07:15AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$101One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak89 PalmettoAmtrak89 Palmetto
09:59AM0h15
Union Station, Washington, DC
10:14AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$251One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
Amtrak99 Northeast RegionalAmtrak99 Northeast Regional
05:10PM0h15
Union Station, Washington, DC
05:25PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$251One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA

Trains from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA run on average 12 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€7) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
6 miles (10 km)
Average train duration
17m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€7)
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
12
Train providers
1
Fastest train
14m
First train
07:00
Last train
21:12
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA trains

You can travel by train to Alexandria, VA from Washington, DC with Amtrak for as low as $10 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more. Amtrak offers different class options suiting any budget, from Coach Class to Business Class, First Class, and the Sleeper Class, where you can book a Roomette, Bedroom, and Bedroom suite among others for night travel. There are several different ticket types including Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium for you to book for your next train journey between Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA.

Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA train information with Amtrak:

  • Average Duration: 15 min
  • Cheapest Price: $10

FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA

FAQs: Travel by train from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA.
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Cheap train tickets from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA can start from as little as $7 (€7) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA is $10 (€9); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time between Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA is on average 14 min   for the 6 mile (10 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA leaves at 9: 12 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA without having to change trains with Amtrak. There are 13 direct trains from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Amtrak. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 12 PM.
A day trip to Alexandria, VA from Washington, DC is worth doing with a journey time of 14 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA by train is April.
Yes, you can take a train between Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA.

Popular train stations from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA

Washington
Alexandria
The major train station for departures in Washington is Union Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Union Station for your trip from Washington to Alexandria.
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Amenities at train station
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ATMATM
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
address
Address
50 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, United States
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
Dining
Dining
  • Shake Shack
  • McDonald’s
  • Starbucks
  • Potbelly Sandwich Shop
  • Chopt Creative Salad Co.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill
  • Thunder Grill
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Jamba Juice
  • Ladurée Union Station
  • & many more
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
  • Phoenix Park Hotel
  • Kimpton George Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
  • Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
Public transit options for Union Station
  • Metro lines: Red
  • Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
  • Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
The major train station for arrivals in Alexandria is Alexandria Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Alexandria Station for your journey to Alexandria from Washington.
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Amenities at train station
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address
Address
110 Callahan Dr, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Dining
Dining
  • Pasara
  • Potbelly
  • Subway
  • Quattro Formaggi

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