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 €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. 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 €23, and a flight costs an average of €55.

Distance: 202 miles (326 km)

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€75

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from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA

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

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

Amtrak171 Northeast Regional
01:02PM4h18
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
05:20PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$831One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak171 Northeast Regional
01:02PM4h18
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
05:20PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$831One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak93 Northeast Regional
02:19PM3h55
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
06:14PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$1501One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak171 Northeast Regional
12:57PM4h23
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
05:20PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$831One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak125 Northeast Regional
11:52AM4h15
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
04:07PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$1081One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak171 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent
01:02PM5h44
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
06:46PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$961One-way
1 transfer

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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 $29 (€23).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $50 (€40).

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $69 (€55).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 48m.

Bus takes on average 4h 10m.

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 21 trains per day.
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 10 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 Republic Airlines to go to Alexandria, VA by flight.
  • Travel with Infobus, Greyhound, Vamoose Bus to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
  • 8 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound.
  • 14 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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