Trains tickets from Richmond (VA), US to Alexandria (VA), US

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TodayMay 5
from $27
TomorrowMay 6
from $15
WedMay 7
from $15
ThuMay 8
from $19
FriMay 9
from $19
SatMay 10
from $27
SunMay 11
from $19
MonMay 12
from $19

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Staples Mill Road
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Richmond
    Departure location: Main Street Station
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Alexandria
    Destination location: Alexandria Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Richmond to Alexandria.

Bus
Average Price$89 - $129Average Duration3h 1m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$17 - $187Average Duration1h 59m
13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Richmond to Alexandria

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Alexandria. The journey takes about 1 hour 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day
1h 59mAverage Duration
$17Cheapest ticket
13kgCO₂ emissions

Train Richmond to Alexandria: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$30
Average train trip duration1h 59m
Number of daily trains12
Earliest train departure4:52am
Distance90 miles (145 km)
Latest train departure5:35pm

Richmond to Alexandria Train

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

Best price found
05/03
$27
05/04
$19
Today
$19
05/06
$15
05/07
$15
05/08
$19
05/09
$19
05/10
$27
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Richmond to Alexandria was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $252 for a train ticket from Richmond to Alexandria based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-05-06.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Alexandria you take, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Alexandria while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

What's the cheapest way to go from Richmond to Alexandria?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Richmond and Alexandria is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $30 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $17. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Alexandria, choose the train, as it will take you from Richmond to Alexandria in about 1h 59m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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