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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 $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. 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 $16, and a bus costs an average of $20.
Distance: 89 miles (144 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration 2h 6m 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 train is $0.32 (€0.26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
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.
- 138 Northeast Regional3:06 PM2h06Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA5:12 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 138 Northeast Regional3:06 PM2h06Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA5:12 PMAlexandria 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
- 186 Northeast Regional5:26 PM2h05Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA7:31 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$371One-way0 transfers
- 186 Northeast Regional4:51 PM2h40Main Street Station, Richmond, VA7:31 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$391One-way0 transfers
- 86 Northeast Regional5:54 AM1h56Staples Mill Road Station, Richmond, VA7:50 AMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA:
A train is $0.32 (€0.26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Richmond, VA to Alexandria, VA costing on average $32 (€26).
Other travel options to Alexandria, VA take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 6m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 11 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 FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Alexandria, VA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Alexandria, VA by train.
- 11 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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