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Boston to Alexandria train schedule
Amtrak runs 17 direct trains a week from Boston to Alexandria. The fastest takes 8 hours 43 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:10 AM and the last at 6:45 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 8h 43m
- First train
- 6:10 AM
- Last train
- 6:45 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Boston and arrives at Alexandria. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:10 AM | 2:53 PM | 8h 43m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:12 AM | 5:20 PM | 9h 08m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 5:35 PM | 9h 15m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 5:25 PM | 8h 45m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:40 AM | 5:35 PM | 8h 55m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:20 AM | 6:14 PM | 8h 54m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:57 AM | 7:26 PM | 9h 29m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 AM | 7:14 PM | 9h 16m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:58 AM | 7:26 PM | 9h 28m | Sat & Sun from Nov 7 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 7:15 AM +1 day | 12h 30m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 PM | 7:35 AM +1 day | 12h 50m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Boston Where you get off in Alexandria The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Boston
Where the train stops in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Boston
Questions
How long is the train from Boston to Alexandria?
The fastest direct train takes 8 hours 43 minutes; the typical trip is 9 hours 16 minutes.
What time is the first train from Boston to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:45 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun).
Which rail companies go from Boston to Alexandria?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Boston?
Trains to Alexandria leave from Boston (South Station).