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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 $24. 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 $24, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$116 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $116 (€94).
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $185 (€150).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Alexandria, VA
How to get from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-1285775:30 PM4h40New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street10:10 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-1285775:30 PM4h40New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street10:10 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA45726:30 AM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport7:46 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 67 Northeast Regional11:23 PM8h12Penn Station, New York, NY7:35 AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$1101One-way0 transfers
- 141 Northeast Regional · 89 Palmetto8:23 AM4h47Penn Station, New York, NY1:10 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$1261One-way1 transfer
- 141 Northeast Regional · 79 Carolinian8:23 AM4h57Penn Station, New York, NY1:20 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$1261One-way1 transfer
- GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672551:00 PM4h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street5:15 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$291One-way0 transfers
- MOTOR COACH TOUR CORP DOT # 3321141 MC-106962810:00 AM4h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:15 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$291One-way0 transfers
- JP Comfort Travel 3858970 140907311:00 AM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:30 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$291One-way0 transfers
- AA45386:30 AM1h29John F. Kennedy International Airport7:59 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
- AA46719:23 AM1h37John F. Kennedy International Airport11:00 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1321One-way0 transfers
AA2643 · AA28256:30 AM4h20John F. Kennedy International Airport10:50 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$1421One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $73 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $116 (€94).
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $185 (€150).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 38 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- Travel with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines to go to Alexandria, VA by flight.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 13 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 20 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
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