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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 $64.
Distance: 208 miles (336 km)
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$106 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $154 Average price |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:55 PM1h18New York, NY2:13 PMAlexandria, VA$721One-way0 transfers
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- 12:55 PM1h18New York, NY2:13 PMAlexandria, VA$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:45 AM1h14New York, NY3:59 AMAlexandria, VA$1751One-way0 transfers
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8:00 PM1h22New York, NY9:22 PMAlexandria, VA$991One-way0 transfers- 1:20 AM1h32New York, NY2:52 AMAlexandria, VA$1151One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 AM1h30New York, NY2:30 AMAlexandria, VA$1211One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA
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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 $37 (€29) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Alexandria, VA costing on average $64 (€51).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 59m.
Bus takes on average 4h 15m.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 18 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines.
- 13 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
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