What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Washington is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Washington is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $22 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Alexandria and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Sta. and arriving at Pentagon Transit Center. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alexandria and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Alexandria to Washington?

The distance between Alexandria and Washington is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.

How do I travel from Alexandria to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Washington without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $4 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Washington?

The train from Alexandria to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Washington bus from?

Alexandria to Washington bus services, operated by ATC Dash, depart from E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Sta. station.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Washington train from?

Alexandria to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from Alexandria to Washington?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Washington is to train which takes 16 min and costs $4 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Alexandria to Washington bus arrive?

Alexandria to Washington bus services, operated by ATC Dash, arrive at Pentagon Transit Center station.

Where does the Alexandria to Washington train arrive?

Alexandria to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Alexandria to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Washington is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Alexandria to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Alexandria to Washington?

Book your Alexandria to Washington train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Washington?

There are 1618+ hotels available in Washington.

Alexandria to Washington - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

How to get fromAlexandria to Washington

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 5 ways to get from Alexandria to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
16 min
$4–6
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Sta. to Pentagon Transit Centerbus 104 / ...
21 min
$2–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alexandria to Washingtontaxi 6.8 mi
12 min
$22–27
Drive 6.8 mi
1. Drive from Alexandria to Washingtoncar 6.8 mi
12 min
$2
Subway
1. Take the subway from Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Archives, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway Y
18 min
$2–3

Alexandria to Washington by train

118Weekly Trains

16 minAverage Duration

$4Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alexandria to Washington.

Launch map view

Distance: 8.2 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Alexandria, City of Alexandria, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Washington Union Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 16 min. Virginia Railway Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, ATC Dash operates a bus from E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Sta. to Pentagon Transit Center hourly. Tickets cost $2 and the journey takes 21 min. Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority also services this route hourly.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.