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

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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Alexandria, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €56.

Distance: 208 miles (336 km)

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

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The best way to travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

United
11:29PM1h30
New York, NY
12:59AMAlexandria, VA
$2661One-way
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United
11:29PM1h30
New York, NY
12:59AMAlexandria, VA
$2661One-way
0 transfers

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American Airlines
05:24PM1h20
New York, NY
06:44PMAlexandria, VA
$3101One-way
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA

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

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There are 3 options to travel between New York, NY and Alexandria, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $51 (€40).

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $71 (€56).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 10m.

Bus takes on average 4h 20m.

The distance from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA is approximately 208 miles (336 km).
The average frequency per day from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA is:
  • Around 19 flights per day.
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Alexandria, VA 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 New York, NY to Alexandria, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, FlixBus, Vamoose Bus, Greyhound to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
  • Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Alexandria, VA by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA often also extend their vacation to go to Newark, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alexandria, VA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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