How to travel from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

There are 2 options to travel between Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of €3.

This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC:

A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC costing on average €7.

The fastest way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is by train with an average journey time of 56m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 9m.

The distance from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is approximately 6 miles (10 km).

The average frequency per day from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is:

• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alexandria, VA and Washington, DC as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC:

• Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ATC Dash, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Washington, DC by bus.
• Travel with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express to go to Washington, DC by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with ATC Dash, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
• 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express.

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Most travelers need at least three days in Washington, DC to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Washington, DC, you can discover the National Gallery of Art, stroll through the historic Georgetown neighborhood, visit the world's largest library at the Library of Congress, explore the vibrant Eastern Market, and enjoy a performance at the Kennedy Center. Key sights include the National Mall, the White House, the United States Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Lincoln Memorial.

To explore Washington, DC's main attractions such as the National Mall, museums, and monuments, a stay of three to four days is recommended.