VA → DE · about 92 miles

Alexandria to Newark train schedule

Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Newark. The fastest takes 2 hours 6 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:52 AM and the last at 7:39 PM.

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Trains a week
12
Fastest trip
2h 06m
First train
7:52 AM
Last train
7:39 PM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Alexandria and arrives at Newark Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.

Direct trains from Alexandria, VA to Newark, DE
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
7:52 AM10:12 AM2h 20mMon–Fri from Nov 16Amtrak
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1:26 PM3:55 PM2h 29mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Amtrak
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1:34 PM3:52 PM2h 18mSat & Sun from Nov 7Amtrak
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1:34 PM3:55 PM2h 21mDailyAmtrak
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7:30 PM9:45 PM2h 15mThu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21Amtrak
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7:39 PM9:45 PM2h 06mSat & SunAmtrak
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7:39 PM9:49 PM2h 10mMon–FriAmtrak
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Where to board in Alexandria Where you get off in Newark The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Alexandria

Where the train stops in Newark

Return trip: Newark to Alexandria

Questions

How long is the train from Alexandria to Newark?

The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 6 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 18 minutes.

What time is the first train from Alexandria to Newark?

The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 7:39 PM (Mon–Fri).

Which rail companies go from Alexandria to Newark?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Alexandria?

Trains to Newark leave from Alexandria Amtrak station.