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Alexandria to Newark train schedule
Amtrak runs 54 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Newark. The fastest takes 3 hours 36 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:54 AM and the last at 9:12 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 54
- Fastest trip
- 3h 36m
- First train
- 5:54 AM
- Last train
- 9:12 PM
8 of the 54 trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:54 AM | 10:18 AM | 4h 24m | Sat & Sun | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:54 AM | 10:37 AM | 4h 43m | Mon–Sat | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 11:54 AM | 4h 02m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 12:22 PM | 4h 30m | Sat & Sun | Alexandria to Newark Liberty International Airport | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 12:29 PM | 4h 37m | Mon–Fri | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:57 AM | 12:22 PM | 4h 25m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Newark Liberty International Airport | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:02 PM | 4:57 PM | 3h 55m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Alexandria to Newark Liberty International Airport | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:19 PM | 5:23 PM | 4h 04m | Thu–Sun | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:19 PM | 6:17 PM | 4h 58m | Mon–Fri | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:26 PM | 5:38 PM | 4h 12m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Newark Liberty International Airport | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:34 PM | 5:38 PM | 4h 04m | Daily | Alexandria to Newark Liberty International Airport | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:32 PM | 6:57 PM | 4h 25m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Alexandria to Newark Liberty International Airport | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:03 PM | 8:12 PM | 4h 09m | Daily | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:03 PM | 8:22 PM | 4h 19m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 9:24 PM | 4h 15m | Mon–Fri | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 9:25 PM | 4h 16m | Sat & Sun | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 9:39 PM | 4h 30m | Fri from Nov 6 | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 9:54 PM | 4h 45m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 9:25 PM | 4h 15m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:27 PM | 10:03 PM | 3h 36m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:27 PM | 10:08 PM | 3h 41m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Nov 18 | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:34 PM | 11:03 PM | 4h 29m | Daily | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:22 PM | 12:26 AM +1 day | 4h 04m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 PM | 4:45 AM +1 day | 7h 33m | Daily | Alexandria to Newark | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Return trip: Newark to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the train from Alexandria to Newark?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 19 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alexandria to Newark?
The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM (Sun) and the last at 9:12 PM (Daily).
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.
Does the train from Alexandria to Newark stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 8 of the 54 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.