Trains from Boston, MA to Alexandria, VA

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TodayApr 28
TomorrowApr 29
from $158
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from $114
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $158
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $158
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $229
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $211
  • Departure time: April 29 at
    Departure city: Boston
    Departure location: Boston Route 128, MA
    Arrival time: April 29 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
    $337
Train Boston to Alexandria: Trip Overview

Train Boston to Alexandria: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$266
Average train trip duration9h 19m
Number of daily trains27
Earliest train departure6:00 AM
Distance399 miles (642 km)
Latest train departure8:11 PM
Please note, this information is subject to change.
Train Companies

Train Companies

US train company: Brightline

Boston to Alexandria Trains

Information on this train trip

Daily Trains27
Earliest and Latest Train Departures6:00AM - 8:11PM
Minimum Price$114
Average Ticket Price$266
Minimum Trip Duration8h5m
Average Train Trip Duration9h19m
Distance399 miles (642 km)
Train Companies on This RouteAmtrak
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Boston - Alexandria

The average train ticket price from Boston to Alexandria is $266. The best way to find train tickets from Boston to Alexandria is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

A train trip between Boston and Alexandria is around 9h 19m, although the fastest train will take about 8h 5m. This is the time it takes to travel the 400 miles that separates the two cities.

The number of trains from Boston to Alexandria can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 27. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Boston to Alexandria by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

When taking the train from Boston to Alexandria, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

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The cheapest trip from Boston to Alexandria was searched and found on Apr 28, 2024 with a price of $110

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

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Alexandria, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Boston and Alexandria, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Boston to Alexandria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

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Train from Alexandria to Boston

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