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Routes46
Trips per day249
train lines7
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About Alexandria

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.

What train companies travel to Alexandria, Virginia?

Located in Virginia, Alexandria is accessible by train from 46 other cities. You can choose from 249 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Alexandria on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Bus tickets to Alexandria are also available.

Train companies serving Alexandria

TrainRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Amtrak36022h 22m$200.77
Amtrak Northeast Regional454h 6m$74.72
Amtrak Silver Service4011h 31m$128.29
Amtrak Crescent316h 58m$89.15
Amtrak Cardinal306h 37m$76.61
Amtrak Carolinian234h 23m$55.39
Amtrak Palmetto203h 44m$54.47

  • Amtrak is the largest passenger railroad service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned restroom, free WiFi and power outlets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.

  • The Northeast Regional is Amtrak’s passenger rail service that runs between Boston, MA and Virginia Beach, VA, connecting over 50 cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. While the line’s downtown-to-downtown train service makes traveling between the biggest cities in the Northeast convenient and hassle-free, the train’s amenities make the journey comfortable and relaxing as well. Amtrak passengers can enjoy large seats with extra legroom and power outlets, as well as free WiFi and clean bathrooms. The Northeast Regional is the busiest and most popular among all Amtrak routes.

  • 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.

  • The Crescent is Amtrak’s passenger train service that runs from New York to New Orleans by way of Atlanta. As an overnight service, the Crescent offers a variety of amenities and accommodation options. There’s also a café car where you can enjoy freshly prepared meals and a variety of soft and alcoholic beverages. Like all Amtrak trains, the Crescent offers free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom.

  • The Amtrak Cardinal is a long distance passenger rail service from New York to Chicago, connecting a total of 31 cities. As one of Amtrak's most scenic train routes, the Cardinal is a popular train line connecting the Northeast to the Southeast, and offers top-notch comfort thanks to its seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available for purchase in the Cardinal Café.

  • 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 boasts seats with extra legroom, free WiFi, power outlets, and snacks available in the Café car.

  • 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.

Which train carrier has the best service to Alexandria?

Based on customers travel reviews, travelers who booked on Wanderu rave about traveling to Alexandria by train with Amtrak Silver Service giving them a 4.6 rating out of 5.

Travelers also mentioned that Amtrak Cardinal had the most comfortable train service to Alexandria taking into account the seats and amenities that Amtrak Cardinal offers. They rate Amtrak Cardinal a 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to just how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.

If you are looking to arrive to Alexandria punctually, travelers suggest that Amtrak has the best on time performance on their train schedules to Alexandria, rating them a 4.6 based on their on time arrivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

$7.00 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Alexandria, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Alexandria. In the last month, trains from Burke to Alexandria had the lowest average price at $7.00. The train from Burke to Alexandria also tends to start at relatively low prices.

The main train station in Alexandria is 110 Callahan Dr. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Alexandria.

The closest airport to Alexandria is Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA), it is located 3.3 miles from the city center of Alexandria.
Among train travelers Alexandria is the second most popular destination in the region. It also ranks number 18 in United States. Alexandria has the second most number of destinations in Virginia that are connected to Alexandria by train service. Each day 225 direct train schedules arrive in the Alexandria.
The population of Alexandria is 153511. Alexandria ranks number 5 in terms of population in Virginia and number 112 in all of United States.
Train tickets to Alexandria range from $7 for a short trip to Alexandria, while a 60 to 200 mile train trip to Alexandria starts at , and a longer trip by train to Alexandria can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $7.
People who take the train to Alexandria are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent schedules, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Alexandria easy whether you're planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city center of Alexandria is 110 Callahan Dr, located just 0.9 miles away. Select 110 Callahan Dr as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Alexandria. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.

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