How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Alexandria cost?

The average train ticket price from New York City to Alexandria is R 2 459. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Alexandria is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from New York City to Alexandria?

A train trip between New York City and Alexandria is around 4h 32m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 338 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between New York City and Alexandria?

The number of trains from New York City to Alexandria can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Alexandria by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from New York City to Alexandria?

When taking the train from New York City to Alexandria, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train New York City to Alexandria from R 563 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 14 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	7h 52m	07:15	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	14:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	18:14	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 40m	17:20	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	15:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 25m	19:25	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	12:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 40m	17:20	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	15:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 25m	19:25	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 46m	18:46	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	14:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 46m	18:46	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 15 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 59m	15:04	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:05	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	3h 59m	15:04	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 36m	11:16	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 36m	11:16	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	8h 12m	07:35	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	08:10	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 20m	12:30	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	10:35	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 18m	14:53	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 36m	11:16	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 36m	11:16	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	8h 12m	07:35	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Alexandria on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 36m	11:16	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	Fastest
	Train	06:02	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 12m	10:14	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	06:40	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 36m	11:16	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	4h 19m	11:23	Alexandria Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:00	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	5h 5m	14:05	Alexandria Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:11 PM EST.

Get from New York City to Alexandria

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 4 hours 32 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 604, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16train per day

4h 32mAverage duration

340 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55 583 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5583 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 R 604

Amtrak New York City Alexandria recent customer reviews

Very good

Michael M.

5 July 2024

There was a hour and fifteen minute delay

Williamk B.

8 February 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Alexandria, VA, US

How much does a cheap train ticket from New York City to Alexandria cost?
The average train ticket price from New York City to Alexandria is R 2 459. The best way to find cheap train tickets from New York City to Alexandria is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from New York City to Alexandria?
A train trip between New York City and Alexandria is around 4h 32m, although the fastest train will take about 3h 59m. This is the time it takes to travel the 338 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between New York City and Alexandria?
The number of trains from New York City to Alexandria can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from New York City to Alexandria by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from New York City to Alexandria?
When taking the train from New York City to Alexandria, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12/11

R 1 670

13/11

R 2 355

Today

R 1 670

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R 2 355

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R 2 355

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R 1 670

18/11

R 1 670

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R 1 670

The cheapest trip from New York City to Alexandria, VA, US was searched and found on 12 Nov 2025 with a price of R 1 670

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

You can expect to pay from R 1 670 to R 11 370 for a train ticket from New York City to Alexandria, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 670, which is on 2025-11-17.