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Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Philadelphia and Alexandria Union Station takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 20m
Duration
142 mi
Distance
$90
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Philadelphia and Alexandria Union Station. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Philadelphia is at 4:34 PM which arrives into Alexandria Union Station at 7:14 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 52m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 2h 50m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 2h 55m • Direct
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    train train 2h 51m • Direct
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    train train 5h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 22m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Philadelphia to Alexandria Union Station? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 142.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Alexandria Union Station, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria every 3 hours. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 2h 51m.

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