How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to Alexandria?

The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Alexandria start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £105. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Alexandria?

The average train journey time from Charlotte to Alexandria is 7h 48m, covering a distance of 322 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 48m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Alexandria route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Alexandria?

The earliest train from Charlotte to Alexandria departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Train Charlotte to Alexandria from £51 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Charlotte to Alexandria on 13 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Charlotte to Alexandria on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Alexandria on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Alexandria on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Alexandria on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	Fastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Alexandria on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	CheapestFastest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags

Next departures from Charlotte to Alexandria on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	Cheapest
Train	05:31	Amtrak Station	7h 48m	13:19	Alexandria Station	Fastest
Train	06:45	Amtrak Station	9h 15m	16:00	Alexandria Station	No tags

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Get from Charlotte to Alexandria

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 7 hours 48 minutes, and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

7h 48mAverage duration

322 milesDistance

47kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,639 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5639 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £54

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Charlotte, NC to Alexandria, VA, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Charlotte to Alexandria?
The cheapest train tickets from Charlotte to Alexandria start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £105. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Charlotte to Alexandria?
The average train journey time from Charlotte to Alexandria is 7h 48m, covering a distance of 322 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 7h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the Charlotte to Alexandria route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Charlotte to Alexandria?
The earliest train from Charlotte to Alexandria departs at 05:31. And the latest train departs at 06:45.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£122

11/12

£147

Today

£376

13/12

£334

14/12

£147

15/12

£101

16/12

£78

17/12

£78

The cheapest trip from Charlotte, NC to Alexandria, VA, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £78

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Charlotte, NC to Alexandria, VA, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £78 to £555 for a train ticket from Charlotte, NC to Alexandria, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £78, which is on 2025-12-16.