VA → NC · about 285 miles
Alexandria to Salisbury train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Alexandria to Salisbury. The fastest takes 6 hours 36 minutes; the first train leaves at 1:23 PM and the last at 6:49 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 6h 36m
- First train
- 1:23 PM
- Last train
- 6:49 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Alexandria and arrives at Salisbury. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:23 PM | 9:53 PM | 8h 30m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:49 PM | 1:25 AM +1 day | 6h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Alexandria Where you get off in Salisbury The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Alexandria
Where the train stops in Salisbury
Return trip: Salisbury to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the train from Alexandria to Salisbury?
The fastest direct train takes 6 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 6 hours 36 minutes.
What time is the first train from Alexandria to Salisbury?
The earliest departure is at 1:23 PM (Daily) and the last at 6:49 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Alexandria to Salisbury?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Alexandria?
Trains to Salisbury leave from Alexandria Amtrak station.