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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 an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. 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 $51, while a flight costs an average of $454.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
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$211 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $454 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA
Compare the available ways to get from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $161 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $211 (€177).
A bus is $403 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $454 (€380).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
Tickets start at around $211 (€177) compared to roughly $68 (€57) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$143 (-€120). The journey takes 4h 16m versus 3h 59m 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 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.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672552:00 AM 4h15 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street 6:15 AM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
2:00 AM 4h15 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street 6:15 AM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- UA1366
6:00 AM 1h20 Newark Liberty International Airport 7:20 AM Dulles International Airport $229 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Bethany Line Tours LLC 4468146 MC-1763100
9:30 AM 5h50 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street 3:20 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) $30 1 One-way 0 transfers - Swift Buses Inc 3531549 MC-1175863
7:00 PM 4h00 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street 11:00 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) $41 1 One-way 0 transfers - JP Comfort Travel 3858970 1409073
11:00 AM 4h30 New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street 3:30 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
AA463211:40 AM 1h26 LaGuardia Airport 1:06 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport $170 1 One-way 0 transfers- AA4538
9:20 AM 1h26 LaGuardia Airport 10:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport $170 1 One-way 0 transfers - AA4380
7:29 AM 1h31 LaGuardia Airport 9:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport $170 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $161 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $211 (€177).
A bus is $403 (€338) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Alexandria, VA costing on average $454 (€380).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 56m.
Bus takes on average 5h 24m.
- Around 60 flights per day.
- Around 21 buses per day.
- Around 19 trains 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 Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- Travel with United, Republic Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Alexandria, VA by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Infobus, CoachRun to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- 10 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 23 direct flights per day with United, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Go Buses, Infobus, CoachRun.
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