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Travel Information from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

distanceDistance6 miles (10 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain

Travel 6 miles (10 km) by train to Washington, DC from Alexandria, VA. Travelers can even take a direct from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC.

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Train
Cheapest price 7Cheapest
Average price 9Cheapest
Average duration16m
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First departure7:00 AM
Last departure11:24 PM
No. of daily departures10
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  • Amtrak

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from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

How to get from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak
09:10PM0h31
Alexandria, VA
09:41PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
09:10PM0h31
Alexandria, VA
09:41PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
05:26PM0h25
Alexandria, VA
05:51PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Amtrak
02:24PM0h32
Alexandria, VA
02:56PMWashington, DC
$101One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Alexandria and Washington, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FAQs: Travel from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC

    FAQs: Travel to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.
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    You can go from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC by train.

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

    Many of our customers traveling from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC don't make Washington, DC their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Washington, DC are New York, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Newark, NJ, Baltimore, MD or Boston, MA, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Washington, DC to any of these top destinations today!

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