VA → DC · about 7 miles
Alexandria to Washington bus & train schedule
Amtrak and OurBus run 69 direct buses and trains a week from Alexandria to Washington. The fastest takes 16 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:54 AM and the last at 9:12 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 69
- Fastest trip
- 16m
- First departure
- 5:54 AM
- Last departure
- 9:12 PM
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 | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:54 AM | 6:25 AM | 31m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:52 AM | 8:18 AM | 26m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:57 AM | 8:22 AM | 25m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:00 PM | 12:30 PM | 30m | Fri, Sun | Alexandria, VA (King St- Old Town Station. Bus will stop on Cameron Street north of Commonwealth, by the metro station entrance, across the street from the Hilton) to Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 1:02 PM | 1:28 PM | 26m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:19 PM | 1:47 PM | 28m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:26 PM | 1:51 PM | 25m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:34 PM | 1:51 PM | 17m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:32 PM | 2:55 PM | 23m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:43 PM | 3:12 PM | 29m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:03 PM | 4:31 PM | 28m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:09 PM | 5:37 PM | 28m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 5:41 PM | 31m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:27 PM | 6:44 PM | 17m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:34 PM | 7:10 PM | 36m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 PM | 7:55 PM | 25m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:37 PM | 7:59 PM | 22m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:39 PM | 7:55 PM | 16m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:22 PM | 8:48 PM | 26m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:12 PM | 9:28 PM | 16m | Daily | Alexandria to Washington Union Station | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Return trip: Washington to Alexandria
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Alexandria to Washington?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 16 minutes; the typical trip is 26 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Alexandria to Washington?
The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM (Mon–Sat) and the last at 9:12 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Alexandria to Washington?
Amtrak and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Alexandria?
Buses and trains to Washington leave from Alexandria Amtrak station and Alexandria (King St- Old Town Station).