The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
14 m
Average duration
15 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
10 km
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.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 14 trains that leave Washington, DC for Alexandria, VA on Sun, Nov 23, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest trains will take 15 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.
157 Northeast Regional
65 Northeast Regional
151 Northeast Regional
87 Northeast Regional
195 Northeast Regional
87 Northeast Regional
195 Northeast Regional
157 Northeast Regional
65 Northeast Regional
99 Northeast RegionalTravel Information
Compare bus and train for Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €2, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price | €4 Average price Cheapest |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA trains for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
19 Crescent | 11:30 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h16 | 11:46 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, November 23 | |||||
87 Northeast Regional | 12:00 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h14 | 12:14 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
97 Silver Meteor | 12:24 AM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h17 | 12:41 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
65 Northeast Regional | 12:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h15 | 12:15 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
151 Northeast Regional | 1:15 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h18 | 1:33 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
89 Palmetto | 2:59 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h15 | 3:14 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
51 Cardinal | 3:59 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h17 | 4:16 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
79 Carolinian | 4:08 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h15 | 4:23 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
153 Northeast Regional | 5:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h16 | 5:16 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
41 Floridian | 6:48 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h17 | 7:05 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
195 Northeast Regional | 7:50 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h14 | 8:04 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
157 Northeast Regional | 9:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h15 | 9:15 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
145 Northeast Regional | 10:00 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h16 | 10:16 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
99 Northeast Regional | 10:10 PM Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0h15 | 10:25 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA
Trains from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA run on average 13 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $2 (€2) by bus.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 21:12. The fastest train covers the 6 miles (10 km) distance in 14m.
Distance 6 miles (10 km) |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 21:12 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA from $2 (€2). 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 Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- 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
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- 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
- 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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