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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Alexandria, VA
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 €37, while a flight costs an average of €365.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€365 Average price | €168 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average €84.
A bus is €332 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average €365.
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
Tickets start at around €84 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-23.84. The journey takes 4h 36m 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.
FlixBus9:00 PM4h10New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.1:10 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€221One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus9:00 PM4h10New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.1:10 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA13666:00 AM1h19Newark Liberty International Airport7:19 AMDulles International Airport€2761One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus10:00 AM4h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.2:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:00 PM4h20New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.4:20 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:30 PM4h30New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.9:00 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station€221One-way0 transfers
AA2033 · AA19542:39 PM4h18LaGuardia Airport6:57 PMDulles International Airport€1241One-way1 transfer
AA44876:30 AM1h20LaGuardia Airport7:50 AMRonald Reagan National Airport€1441One-way0 transfers- AA44568:01 AM1h29LaGuardia Airport9:30 AMRonald Reagan National Airport€1441One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is €52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average €84.
A bus is €83 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average €116.
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 48 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 14 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 CoachRun, Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Alexandria, VA by flight.
- 12 direct buses per day with CoachRun, Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 23 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways.
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