Cheap train tickets from Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA

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Trip Summary

There is one daily train from Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA. Traveling by train from Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA usually takes 1 day, 18 hours, and 35 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance: 1036 mi (1667 km)
Fastest train: 42h 35m
Lowest price: $202.00
Trains per day: 1
Most frequent service: Amtrak
Train lines: 1

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Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA Train Schedule

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There are several train options that can take you from Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA:

Amtrak tickets: $202 one-way

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Which train should you take from Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA?

Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA. 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
Amtrak	1	42h 35m	$202.00

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA

Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

Trains per day

Direct trains

The distance between Alexandria, VA and Lafayette, LA is approximately 1,036 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 day, 18 hours, and 35 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.

Distance (mi)

1036

Distance (km)

1667

Most days, there is only one train which leaves Alexandria, VA at 6:49 PM and arrives in Lafayette, LA around 42 hours later.

First train

6:49pm

Last train

6:49pm

Trains from Alexandria, VA to Lafayette, LA are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.

Busiest

Thursday

Least crowded

Thursday

City Information

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.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Alexandria, VA?

Main departure station: 110 Callahan Dr

There is one train station in Alexandria, VA.

All train stations in Alexandria, VA:

110 Callahan Dr

Where is the train station in Lafayette, LA?

Main arrival station: 100 Lee Ave

Lafayette, LA has one train station.

All train stations in Lafayette, LA:

100 Lee Ave

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