How to travel from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA

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Compare train and bus for Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, and a bus costs an average of €21.

Distance: 89 miles (144 km)

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from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA

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

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

Amtrak124 Northeast Regional
05:34PM1h54
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
07:28PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$171One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak124 Northeast Regional
05:34PM1h54
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
07:28PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Amtrak90 Palmetto
04:41PM1h50
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
06:31PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$501One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak124 Northeast Regional
04:57PM2h31
Main Street Station, Richmond, VA
07:28PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$181One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak128 Northeast Regional
06:21PM1h59
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
08:20PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$221One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak158 Northeast Regional
03:13PM1h55
Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA
05:08PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA
$311One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Richmond, VA 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 Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA.

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There are 2 options to travel between Richmond, VA and Alexandria, VA including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA is a train with an average price of $17 (€13).

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

A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA is by train with an average journey time of 1h 47m.

Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA is approximately 89 miles (144 km).
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA is:
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Richmond, VA and Alexandria, VA as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Richmond International Airport and arrive in Ronald Reagan National Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA and arrive in Alexandria Station, Alexandria, VA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Richmond, E Main St / N 17th St (Richmond Main Station), VA and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, CoachRun to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
Omio customers who travel from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Newark, NJ, Elizabeth, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, Wilmington, DE. 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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