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Alexandria to Newport News train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Newport News. The fastest takes 3 hours 42 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:18 AM and the last at 5:38 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 3h 42m
- First train
- 7:18 AM
- Last train
- 5:38 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alexandria and arrives at Newport News. 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 | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:18 AM | 11:09 AM | 3h 51m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:38 AM | 11:27 AM | 3h 49m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:09 PM | 8:09 PM | 4h 00m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:28 PM | 9:10 PM | 3h 42m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:38 PM | 9:35 PM | 3h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Alexandria Where you get off in Newport News The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alexandria
Where the train stops in Newport News
Return trip: Newport News to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the train from Alexandria to Newport News?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 42 minutes; the typical trip is 3 hours 51 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alexandria to Newport News?
The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 5:38 PM (Mon–Fri).
Which rail companies go from Alexandria to Newport News?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alexandria?
Trains to Newport News leave from Alexandria Amtrak station.