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Compare train, bus, and flight for Alexandria, VA to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $47 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, while a flight costs an average of $445.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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$184 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $445 Average price | $104 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $137 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $184 (€155).
A bus is $398 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $445 (€374).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Tickets start at around $184 (€155) compared to roughly $104 (€88) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$79 (-€66). The journey takes 4h 46m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Alexandria, VA to New York, NY
How to get from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:50 PMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station2:50 PMNew York, 3rd Ave / 38th St (Brooklyn), NY$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B618886:15 AM1h12Ronald Reagan National Airport7:27 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1156 Northeast Regional · 1168 Northeast Regional1:34 PM5h12Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA6:46 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1551One-way1 transfer
- 94 Northeast Regional · 1168 Northeast Regional1:02 PM5h44Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA6:46 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1551One-way1 transfer
- 1156 Northeast Regional1:34 PM4h28Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA6:02 PMPenn Station, New York, NY$1631One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:00 AM4h15Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station1:15 PMNew York, W 34th St / 12th Ave, NY$321One-way0 transfers
· 7:05 AM5h35Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:40 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$331One-way1 transfer- FlixBus+10:35 AM6h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station4:55 PMNew York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY$331One-way1 transfer
AA29675:09 PM1h25Ronald Reagan National Airport6:34 PMLaGuardia Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
AA44036:59 AM1h30Ronald Reagan National Airport8:29 AMLaGuardia Airport$2321One-way0 transfers- AA454612:07 PM1h31Ronald Reagan National Airport1:38 PMLaGuardia Airport$2321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $137 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $184 (€155).
A bus is $398 (€335) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $445 (€374).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 16m.
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 60 buses per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in Newark Liberty International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave..
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, CoachRun, Go Buses to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United, psa airlines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- 50 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, CoachRun, Go Buses.
- 26 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, United.
- 7 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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