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Pros: The on time train. Cons: The train was COLD. Tips: Bring a throw blanket.
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You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Salisbury and Alexandria. The average train journey from Salisbury to Alexandria takes 7 hours and 51 minutes, but some Amtrak Crescent train trips are as short as 7 hours and 2 minutes.
Distance | 287 mi (462 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 2m |
Lowest price | RON 199.66 |
Trains per day | 2 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak Carolinian |
Train lines | 2 |
Average score for trains from Salisbury to Alexandria
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
4.0
Pros: The on time train. Cons: The train was COLD. Tips: Bring a throw blanket.
The average price for a train ticket from Salisbury, NC to Alexandria, VA is RON 292.52, By booking your trip at least 14 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 RON 185.17 more.
By booking your train trip from Salisbury to Alexandria on Wanderu at least 14 days ahead of time, you can save about RON 185.17 on your ticket. Waiting until the last minute means missing out on these savings!
2 train services operate from Salisbury 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 | 8h 32m | RON 358.13 |
Amtrak Crescent | 1 | 7h 2m | RON 464.32 |
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 Salisbury 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 8 hours and 32 minutes.
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. Train trips from Salisbury to Alexandria take about 7 hours and 2 minutes and the cost of a one-way train ticket on the Crescent starts from RON 353.
The distance between Salisbury and Alexandria is approximately 287 miles, or 462 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 51 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 2 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.
Trains departing from Salisbury to Alexandria tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Salisbury at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00am. 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 Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
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Salisbury is in the Piedmont region, just outside of Charlotte. The city is the oldest continually populated colonial town in the region, popular for its historic preservation.
Salisbury features sights for history and art buffs, including the Rowan Museum Inc, Waterworks Visual Art Center, and Boone's Cave Park. You can also enjoy the outdoors through different trails, like Dunn's Mountain Park, Hurley Park, and Salisbury Community Park. Historic locations like the National Cemetery and the Foundation, or architecture like the Hall House Museum. From the museums and arts to the family-friendly attractions, Salisbury is known to offer a balanced experience.
Salisbury has a vibrant nightlife, especially for those who like drinking wine. You can check out their vineyards, wine tours, breweries, bars, taverns, and taprooms. It also features night lounges, clubs, grills, bars, restaurants, and more. In Downtown Salisbury, you can enjoy different forms of dining and entertainment in their theater and locally owned stores, restaurants, and boutiques.
The closest major airport is the Charlotte International Airport. You can easily access Salisbury from 30 neighboring cities by bus, powered by bus lines like the Tornado Bus, Wanda Coach, El Expreso Bus, and PandaNY Bus. You can also visit the city by train via carriers like Amtrak with the Amtrak Crescent, Amtrak Carolinian, and Amtrak Piedmont.
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 Salisbury.
215 Depot St
Alexandria has one train station.
110 Callahan Dr
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