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Trip Summary
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria. Traveling by train from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria usually takes 6 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Amtrak train can make the trip in 2 hours and 29 minutes.
Distance | 52 mi (83 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 29m |
Lowest price | $14.00 |
Trains per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Amtrak |
Train lines | 1 |
What is the price of a train ticket from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria?
Over the past month, a train ticket between Harpers Ferry and Alexandria cost $34.97, on average. This price makes taking the train a budget-friendly option to get to Alexandria. Booking your trip at least 27 days in advance can help you secure tickets at the best price. For same-day bookings, you’ll likely have to pay around $13.01 more.
Average train ticket prices from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria by travel date
The average cost of a one-way train trip from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria is expected to fluctuate between $30 and $51 in the next 30 days. If you’re planning a train trip to Alexandria in the upcoming week, the cheapest price in the next 7 days for a ticket from Harpers Ferry is $36.
Average train ticket prices from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria by month
Prices as travel date approaches
If you're looking to save on your train trip from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, book online with Wanderu at least 27 days in advance. That way, you’ll save $13.01 compared to booking your ticket last minute.
Which train should you take from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Harpers Ferry to Alexandria. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Amtrak | 6 | 6h 12m | $40.58 |
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 6 Amtrak trains from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria every day, as well as 5 trips on the weekends, with prices starting from $14.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria
Trains departing from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. 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 Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Harpers Ferry at 11:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00am. 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 6 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Alexandria to Harpers Ferry.
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 Harpers Ferry?
Main departure station: Potomac St & Shenandoah St
There is one train station in Harpers Ferry.
All train stations in Harpers Ferry:
Potomac St & Shenandoah St
Where is the train station in Alexandria?
Main arrival station: 110 Callahan Dr
Alexandria has one train station.
All train stations in Alexandria:
110 Callahan Dr
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