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 $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $63.

Distance: 208 miles (336 km)

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$104

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$36

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$151

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5h 3m

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4h 33m

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from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA

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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
11:00AM4h30
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
03:30PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
$391One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

OurBusBethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
10:30PM5h10
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
03:40AMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Republic AirlinesAA4371
12:01PM1h18
LaGuardia Airport
01:19PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak95 Northeast Regional
10:35AM4h18
Penn Station, New York, NY
02:53PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$1531One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak125 Northeast Regional
11:35AM4h32
Penn Station, New York, NY
04:07PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$1531One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak79 Carolinian
07:04AM6h16
Penn Station, New York, NY
01:20PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$1531One-way
0 transfers
OurBusGunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
05:30PM4h40
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
10:10PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
$461One-way
0 transfers
OurBusGunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
10:30AM4h45
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
03:15PMArlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA
$931One-way
0 transfers
OurBusGunther Charters via Tripper Bus DOT-110308 MC-128577
04:00PM4h30
New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.
08:30PMArlington, Wilson Blvd (MDistrict Park 1101 Wilson), VA
$1191One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4709
10:21AM1h23
LaGuardia Airport
11:44AMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4754
07:35AM1h25
LaGuardia Airport
09:00AMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4669
02:30PM1h25
LaGuardia Airport
03:55PMRonald Reagan National Airport
$2911One-way
0 transfers

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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 (€22).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $36 (€29).

A bus is $36 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $63 (€51).

The fastest way to travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 59m.

Bus takes on average 4h 15m.

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 31 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses 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 Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Alexandria, VA by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
  • 13 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
  • 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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