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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | South Station (Train Terminal) | Alexandria Station | Cheapest | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Alexandria Station | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Alexandria Station | No tags | ||||
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Alexandria Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Alexandria Station | No tags |
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Get from Boston to Alexandria
The journey takes about 9 hours 21 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 1 203, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Alexandria?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Alexandria start from R 1 203. The average price for this train route is around R 5 248. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Alexandria?
The average train journey time from Boston to Alexandria is 9h 21m, covering a distance of 643 km. The quickest train can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Boston to Alexandria route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 33 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Boston to Alexandria?
The earliest train from Boston to Alexandria departs at 05:05. And the latest train departs at 19:01.
Which is the best train operator from Boston to Alexandria?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Alexandria?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Boston to Alexandria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Alexandria?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 159To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 159 to R 16 343 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 159, which is on 2025-12-16.
