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How to get fromAlexandria to Washingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Alexandria to Washington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane AEX - DCA
    4h 50m
    $161–713

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane AEX - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    6h 43m
    $108–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    27h 25m
    $217–416

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Boyce, LA to New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Washington Union Stationtrain train Crescent
    35h 2m
    $427–901

  5. Drive 1,136.3 mi

    1. Drive from Alexandria to Washingtoncar car 1,136.3 mi
    20h 19m
    $208–300

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane AEX - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    6h 40m
    $133–1,165

Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,024 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Alexandria, LA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Alexandria International Airport (AEX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alexandria to Washington Union Station via Boyce, LA, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 25m.

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