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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$44 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg 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 Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€37) compared to roughly $21 (€17) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.36 (€-19.34). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 43m 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 Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA
How to get from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
- 86 Northeast Regional5:54 AM1h56Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA7:50 AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 86 Northeast Regional5:54 AM1h56Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA7:50 AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 90 Palmetto4:41 PM1h50Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA6:31 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$501One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 138 Northeast Regional3:08 PM1h59Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA5:07 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$221One-way0 transfers
- 186 Northeast Regional5:35 PM2h00Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA7:35 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$221One-way0 transfers
- 86 Northeast Regional5:19 AM2h31Main Street Station, Richmond, VA7:50 AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$231One-way0 transfers
010:40 AM2h20Richmond, VA1:00 PMAlexandria, VA$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $44 (€37).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 9 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 Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 16 direct buses per day with Infobus, Greyhound, FlixBus.
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