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Compare bus and train for Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 6 miles (10 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $2 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 26m.
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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.
- 66 Northeast Regional9:12 PM0h16Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA9:28 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$91One-way0 transfers
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- 66 Northeast Regional9:12 PM0h16Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA9:28 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 66 Northeast Regional9:12 PM0h16Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA9:28 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 186 Northeast Regional7:37 PM0h22Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA7:59 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$91One-way0 transfers
- 86 Northeast Regional7:52 AM0h26Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA8:18 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$91One-way0 transfers
- 138 Northeast Regional5:09 PM0h28Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA5:37 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Alexandria, VA to Washington, DC costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 26m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Travel with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with ATC Dash, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with ATC Dash, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
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