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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 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 $153 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $191 (€155).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA
How to get from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-1285775:30 PM4h40New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street10:10 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-1285775:30 PM4h40New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street10:10 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA44376:30 AM1h16Newark Liberty International Airport7:46 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 79 Carolinian7:24 AM5h56Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ1:20 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$1551One-way0 transfers
- 95 Northeast Regional10:53 AM4h00Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ2:53 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$1871One-way0 transfers
- 93 Northeast Regional2:19 PM4h05Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ6:24 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$1871One-way0 transfers
- JP Comfort Travel 3858970 140907311:00 AM4h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:30 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$341One-way0 transfers
- MOTOR COACH TOUR CORP DOT # 3321141 MC-106962810:00 AM4h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street2:15 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$381One-way0 transfers
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-17631009:30 AM5h50New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street3:20 PMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$381One-way0 transfers
- UA44468:09 AM1h23Newark Liberty International Airport9:32 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
- UA17849:50 PM1h29Newark Liberty International Airport11:19 PMDulles International Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
- UA44326:10 PM1h38Newark Liberty International Airport7:48 PMRonald Reagan National Airport$2031One-way0 transfers
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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 $153 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $191 (€155).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Infobus, Greyhound to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- 12 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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