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I could use the bathroom get food and charge my phone
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There are 2 daily trains from Selma to Alexandria. Traveling by train from Selma to Alexandria usually takes around 5 hours and 16 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak Carolinian train can make the trip in 5 hours and 12 minutes.
Distance | 236 mi (380 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 12m |
Lowest price | £30.29 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Carolinian |
Train lines | 2 |
Overall score for trains from Selma to Alexandria
(Based on 2 ratings and reviews)
4.0
I could use the bathroom get food and charge my phone
The average price for a train ticket from Selma to Alexandria is £30.29, Considering the distance of the route, this is an excellent deal. By booking your trip at least 29 days in advance, you increase your chances of scoring even cheaper tickets. But if you wait until the day of your trip to book tickets, expect to pay £21.84 more.
Ticket prices for the train from Selma to Alexandria often fluctuate based on the time of year. For the best prices on this route, book in October when the average ticket price is only £38,
If you're thinking of traveling from Selma to Alexandria during December, keep in mind that train ticket prices may be higher than usual, with an average price of £60 during this time of year. The best way to score a cheap deal, even in December, is to book your trip well in advance.
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2 train services operate from Selma to Alexandria. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Carolinian | 1 | 5h 13m | £41.32 |
Amtrak Palmetto | 1 | 5h 20m | £36.30 |
The Amtrak Carolinian is a passenger train service which connects New York City and Washington, DC to some of the most charming destinations in North Carolina. The Carolinian runs an average of 1 trips per day between Selma and Alexandria, all of which include seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available in the Café car. The average Amtrak Carolinian ticket price for this route is , and the trip usually lasts around 5 hours and 13 minutes.
The Palmetto is an Amtrak train service that runs a total of 829 miles from New York City to Savannah, GA, connecting 20 cities from the Northeast to the Southeast along the way. Traveling from Selma to Alexandria is comfortable and relaxing on the Palmetto, thanks to the train’s free WiFi, power outlets, and seating with extra legroom. You can pick from 1 daily departures along this route, with train ticket pricing at an average of on the Palmetto.
The distance between Selma and Alexandria is approximately 236 miles, or 380 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 16 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 12 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Selma to Alexandria on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Selma at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 13:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Selma twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Alexandria with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alexandria to Selma.
Alexandria is a charming, historic city in Virginia, located just a few miles south of Washington, D.C., on the Potomac River. Alexandria's Old Town entrances visitors with its preserved brick sidewalks and 18th-century homes and buildings; you'll feel transported to the era of the city's founding in 1749. This quarter, especially along King Street, features boutiques, restaurants, and antique shops in quaint, intimate settings.
Thanks to its vicinity to the capital, Alexandria boasts a unique food scene with many high-class restaurants for you to enjoy. The most popular local establishments include The Warehouse, Chart House, and Chadwicks. You can even dine in Gadsby's Tavern, a favourite of some of the nation's founders in the 1780s, and learn more about early American life in the adjacent Gadsby's Tavern Museum.
Washington, D.C. and all its travel connections are only a water taxi away, but the city is also well-served by transportation options directly out of Alexandria. Intercity Amtrak routes regularly arrive at Alexandria Union Station, including the Northeast Regional, Silver Service, Crescent, Cardinal, and Carolinian. The two nearest airports to the city are the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Washington Dulles International Airport.
There is one train station in Selma.
500 E Railroad St
Alexandria has one train station.
110 Callahan Dr
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