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Pros: Haven't used Amtrak in years. . . It was a wonderful experience. I would do it again. Cons: Timeliness.
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There are usually 9 daily train trips available from Cumberland to Alexandria. Traveling by train from Cumberland to Alexandria usually takes 7 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 5 hours and 36 minutes.
Distance | 109 mi (175 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 36m |
Lowest price | €32.98 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
Average score for trains from Cumberland to Alexandria
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5.0
Pros: Haven't used Amtrak in years. . . It was a wonderful experience. I would do it again. Cons: Timeliness.
Over the past month, a train ticket between Cumberland and Alexandria cost €63.49, on average. Booking your trip at least 29 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around €0.99 more.
For the next 30 days, the cost of a one-way train trip from Cumberland to Alexandria will range from €57 to €72. If you're planning to travel by train to Alexandria in the upcoming week, the cheapest train ticket from Cumberland you can find in the next 7 days is €59. Be sure to book your trip in advance as train ticket prices typically increase as your travel date approaches.
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Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Cumberland to Alexandria. However, there are 9 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Amtrak | 9 | 7h 28m | €67.40 |
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. On average, there are 9 Amtrak trains from Cumberland to Alexandria every day, as well as 7 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from €33.
The distance between Cumberland and Alexandria is approximately 109 miles, or 175 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 36 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Cumberland to Alexandria. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Cumberland at 9:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00am. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 9 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alexandria to Cumberland.
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 are two stations in Cumberland where you can board the train to Alexandria.
201 East Harrison St
12401 Willowbrook Rd SE
Alexandria has one train station.
110 Callahan Dr
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