5.0
Covid regulations were strictly enforced and the ride went smoothly. Employees made sure to let me know when I arrived at my destination and helped me on and off the train.
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There is usually just one train option from Camden to Alexandria per day. The average train journey from Camden to Alexandria takes 9 hours and 37 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
Distance | 372 mi (598 km) |
Fastest train | 9h 37m |
Lowest price | €77.46 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Silver Service |
Train lines | 1 |
Overall score for trains from Camden to Alexandria
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Covid regulations were strictly enforced and the ride went smoothly. Employees made sure to let me know when I arrived at my destination and helped me on and off the train.
Amtrak Silver Service is the one and only train line which connects Camden to Alexandria. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak Silver Service | 1 | 9h 38m | €100.56 |
The Silver Service is an Amtrak train line that runs from New York City to Miami, connecting the largest cities in the Mid-Atlantic region with key destinations in the South and many places across the Sunshine State. Two trains, the Silver Meteor and Silver Star, collectively comprise the Silver Service. The trains come equipped with a variety of sleeper cars that travelers taking an overnight train can choose from, as well as a variety of amenities like free WiFi, power outlets, and a café car. One-way train tickets for the Silver Service from Camden to Alexandria start from €77 and the average train journey lasts about 9 hours and 38 minutes.
The distance between Camden and Alexandria is approximately 372 miles, or 598 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 9 hours and 37 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 Camden to Alexandria on Friday. Tickets for Friday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Camden at 04:00 and arrives in Alexandria around 9 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. Luckily, this train will get you to Alexandria with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alexandria to Camden.
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 favorite 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 Camden.
1060 W Dekalb St
Alexandria has one train station.
110 Callahan Dr
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