How to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $48.

Distance: 202 miles (326 km)

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$113

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$37

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$68

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4h 51m

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4h 21m

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5h 20m

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The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is a bus with an average price of $37 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA:

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $113 (€92).

A bus is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $190 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newark, NJ and Alexandria, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users.

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from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA

How to get from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • OurBusGunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
    5:30 PM4h40
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    10:10 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

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  • OurBusGunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577
    5:30 PM4h40
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    10:10 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • UnitedUA4572
    6:30 AM1h16
    Newark Liberty International Airport
    7:46 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $1681One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak67 Northeast Regional
    11:41 PM7h54
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    7:35 AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
    $521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
    2:19 PM4h05
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    6:24 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak89 Palmetto
    6:19 AM6h51
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    1:10 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
    $1521One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
    1:00 PM4h15
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    5:15 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusMOTOR COACH TOUR CORP DOT # 3321141 MC-1069628
    10:00 AM4h15
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    2:15 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusJP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
    11:00 AM4h30
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    3:30 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4538
    6:30 AM1h29
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    7:59 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • JetBlue AirwaysB6955
    9:30 PM1h29
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    10:59 PMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Republic AirlinesAA4671
    9:23 AM1h37
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    11:00 AMRonald Reagan National Airport
    $1311One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Alexandria, VA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is a bus with an average price of $37 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA:

A bus is $75 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $113 (€92).

A bus is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $190 (€155).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 26m.

Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 21m.

Bus takes on average 4h 50m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is approximately 202 miles (326 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newark Liberty International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA:
  • 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, 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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