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4.6Travel Information from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA
 Distance | 89 miles (143 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $14 - $26 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 1 h 47 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $14 (€12) • 1 h 47 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Amtrak |
Take a train or bus to travel 89 miles (143 km) to Alexandria, VA from Richmond, VA. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel between Richmond, VA and Alexandria, VA including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Alexandria, VA from Richmond, VA is by taking a train, which costs on average $14 (€12).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA:
A train is $12 (€11) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $26 (€24) from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA.
The quickest way to travel from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA is by train, which takes on average 1 h 47 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Alexandria, VA by bus takes 2 h on average.
The distance from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA is approximately 89 miles (143 km).
The average frequency per day from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Richmond, VA and Alexandria, VA as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA:
- You can travel from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA by bus with FlixBus or Greyhound. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€24) with FlixBus from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA.
- You can travel by train from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA with Amtrak, and you can find Amtrak Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA tickets for $14 (€12) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Alexandria, VA with Greyhound.
- You can find 11 direct trains per day to Alexandria, VA with Amtrak.
Direct services to Alexandria, VA tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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