How to travel from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY

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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 prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $50.

Distance: 208 miles (336 km)

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$87

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$42

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$162

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5h 3m

Average total duration

4h 33m

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5h 4m

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4h 34m

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1h 19m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 2.0kg

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Republic Airlines

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from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY

How to get from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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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.

  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    5:00 PM5h40
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    10:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    5:00 PM5h40
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    10:40 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Republic AirlinesAA4754
    5:59 AM1h08
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:07 AMLaGuardia Airport
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak90 Palmetto
    6:34 PM4h49
    Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
    11:23 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak164 Northeast Regional
    7:57 AM4h51
    Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
    12:48 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak158 Northeast Regional
    5:10 PM4h35
    Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
    9:45 PMPenn Station, New York, NY
    $1841One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusSWIFT LIMOUSINE INC DOT# 3132165 MC# 93745
    1:00 PM4h30
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    5:30 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusSWIFT LIMOUSINE INC DOT# 3132165 MC# 93745
    2:00 PM5h15
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    7:15 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
    4:40 AM5h20
    Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    10:00 AMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    $341One-way
    0 transfers
  • JetBlue AirwaysB61888
    6:00 AM1h21
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:21 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $1221One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4781
    5:40 PM1h41
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    7:21 PMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4776
    7:45 PM1h44
    Ronald Reagan National Airport
    9:29 PMLaGuardia Airport
    $1471One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY

Travel to New York, NY 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 Alexandria, VA to New York, NY.

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There are 3 options to travel between Alexandria, VA and New York, NY including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 22m.

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY is approximately 208 miles (336 km).
The average frequency per day from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY:
  • Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in LaGuardia 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..
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United to go to New York, NY by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express to go to New York, NY by train.
  • Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to New York, NY by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY with the following travel companies:
  • 19 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United.
  • 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Infobus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Alexandria, VA to New York, NY often also extend their vacation to go to Washington, DC, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Atlantic City, NJ, Niagara Falls, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between New York, NY and these popular destinations at a great price.
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