There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2h 44m$36–70Bus via Southern Av+Bay Q
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
3h 25m$15–45Drive 101.6 mi
- Drive from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 101.6 mi
1h 49m$19–27Subway, fly
- Take the subway from Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
4h 22m$39–295Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 26m$20–40
Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Audrey Ln+Indian Head Hwy and arriving at Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St via Southern Av SE+Valley Ter SE and Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Alexandria and Virginia Commonwealth University is 111 miles. The road distance is 102.2 miles.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by CoachRun, depart from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave station.
Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus via Southern Av+Bay Q, which costs $15 - $45 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Alexandria, City of Alexandria, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, CoachRun operates a bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St 5 times a week. Tickets cost $10–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachrun.com
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://www.coachrun.com
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by CoachRun, arrive at Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St station.
Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University is 102 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Alexandria to Virginia Commonwealth University.
There are 376+ hotels available in Virginia Commonwealth University.