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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 an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $452.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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$198 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $452 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 19m Average total duration 4h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA
Compare the available ways to get from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $147 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $198 (€166).
A bus is $401 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $452 (€379).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
Tickets start at around $198 (€166) compared to roughly $73 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$125 (-€105). The journey takes 4h 49m versus 3h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
2:00 PM 4h00 New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY 6:00 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
2:00 PM 4h00 New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY 6:00 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA1366
6:00 AM 1h20 Newark Liberty International Airport 7:20 AM Dulles International Airport $281 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 89 Palmetto
6:02 AM 7h08 Penn Station, New York, NY 1:10 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA $163 1 One-way 0 transfers - 79 Carolinian
7:04 AM 6h16 Penn Station, New York, NY 1:20 PM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA $295 1 One-way 0 transfers - 67 Northeast Regional
11:23 PM 8h12 Penn Station, New York, NY 7:35 AM Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA $362 1 One-way 0 transfers
6:30 PM 4h00 New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY 10:30 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers11:00 AM 4h00 New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY 3:00 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers9:00 AM 4h00 New York, Go Buses Station Manhattan (451 W 30th St), NY 1:00 PM Fairfax, Saintsbury Drive (Vienna Metro) $52 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA45389:20 AM 1h26 LaGuardia Airport 10:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport $232 1 One-way 0 transfers- AA4380
7:29 AM 1h31 LaGuardia Airport 9:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport $232 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA4596
10:29 AM 1h45 LaGuardia Airport 12:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport $232 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $147 (€123) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $198 (€166).
A bus is $401 (€336) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $452 (€379).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 19m.
Bus takes on average 5h 33m.
- Around 70 buses per day.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 14 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.
- 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 United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines to go to Alexandria, VA by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, CoachRun, Infobus to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- 25 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 50 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, CoachRun, Infobus.
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