How much does a train ticket cost from Alexandria to Philadelphia?

The cheapest train tickets from Alexandria to Philadelphia start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £64. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Alexandria to Philadelphia?

The average train journey time from Alexandria to Philadelphia is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Alexandria to Philadelphia route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alexandria to Philadelphia?

The earliest train from Alexandria to Philadelphia departs at 07:58. And the latest train departs at 21:12.

Train Alexandria to Philadelphia from £24 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Alexandria to Philadelphia on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	13:26	Alexandria Station	3h 6m	16:32	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	08:25	Alexandria Station	2h 42m	11:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	08:25	Alexandria Station	2h 42m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	14:43	Alexandria Station	3h 53m	18:36	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	2h 53m	13:17	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Alexandria to Philadelphia on 8 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:12	Alexandria Station	2h 54m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	2h 40m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	4h 6m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Alexandria to Philadelphia on 9 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:12	Alexandria Station	2h 54m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	2h 40m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	4h 6m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Alexandria to Philadelphia on 10 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:12	Alexandria Station	2h 54m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	2h 40m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	4h 6m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Alexandria to Philadelphia on 11 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:12	Alexandria Station	2h 54m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	2h 40m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	4h 6m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Alexandria to Philadelphia on 12 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	21:12	Alexandria Station	2h 54m	00:06	30th Street Station	Cheapest
	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	2h 40m	13:04	30th Street Station	Fastest
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags
Amtrak + Amtrak Acela	Train	10:24	Alexandria Station	4h 6m	14:30	30th Street Station	No tags
	Train	07:58	Alexandria Station	2h 49m	10:47	30th Street Station	No tags

Next departures from Alexandria to Philadelphia on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	19:30	Alexandria Station	2h 53m	22:23	30th Street Station	Cheapest
Train	08:25	Alexandria Station	2h 42m	11:07	30th Street Station	Fastest
Train	08:25	Alexandria Station	2h 42m	11:07	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:15	Alexandria Station	3h	12:15	30th Street Station	No tags
Train	09:15	Alexandria Station	3h	12:15	30th Street Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:56 EST.

Get from Alexandria to Philadelphia

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 3 hours 7 minutes, and with fares starting at just £25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

3h 7mAverage duration

128 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,628 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5628 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £25

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Alexandria, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Alexandria to Philadelphia?
The cheapest train tickets from Alexandria to Philadelphia start from £25. The average price for this train route is around £64. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Alexandria to Philadelphia?
The average train journey time from Alexandria to Philadelphia is 3h 7m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 40m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Alexandria to Philadelphia route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 15 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Alexandria to Philadelphia?
The earliest train from Alexandria to Philadelphia departs at 07:58. And the latest train departs at 21:12.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

04/12

£61

05/12

£24

Today

£34

07/12

£46

08/12

£24

09/12

£24

10/12

£24

11/12

£46

The cheapest trip from Alexandria, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA was searched and found on 5 Dec 2025 with a price of £24

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Alexandria, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £24 to £909 for a train ticket from Alexandria, VA, US to Philadelphia, PA based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £24, which is on 2025-12-08.