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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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€20 Average price Cheapest | €27 Average price |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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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.

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).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound, CoachRun to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 15 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
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