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

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  1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane DCA - AEX
    4h 49m
    $178–781

  2. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane IAD - AEX
    6h 44m
    $108–476

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus
    28h 11m
    $223–419

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Crescent
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Boyce, LAbus bus Greyhound 2221 / ...
    34h 58m
    $429–859

  5. Drive 1,138.5 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Alexandriacar car 1,138.5 mi
    20h 15m
    $208–301

  6. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX)plane plane BWI - AEX
    6h 58m
    $123–1,108

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

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,023.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Alexandria International Airport (AEX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Alexandria via Atlanta Bus Station, Baton Rouge Bus Station, and Boyce, LA in around 28h 11m.

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