The average train between Raleigh and Crystal City takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Raleigh to Crystal City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Raleigh and Crystal City. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Raleigh is at 10:13 AM which arrives into Crystal City at 4:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Alexandria and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Raleigh to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Raleigh station and arriving at Crystal City station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Raleigh to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
Raleigh to Crystal City train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
The distance between Raleigh and Crystal City is 370.5 km. The road distance is 478 km.
Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 26m.
