NC → VA · about 324 miles
Charlotte to Alexandria train schedule
Amtrak runs 14 direct trains a week from Charlotte to Alexandria. The fastest takes 7 hours 48 minutes; the first train leaves at 5:31 AM and the last at 6:45 AM.
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- Trains a week
- 14
- Fastest trip
- 7h 48m
- First train
- 5:31 AM
- Last train
- 6:45 AM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Charlotte Amtrak Station 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | 1:19 PM | 7h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:45 AM | 4:00 PM | 9h 15m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Charlotte Where you get off in Alexandria The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Charlotte
Where the train stops in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Charlotte
Questions
How long is the train from Charlotte to Alexandria?
The fastest direct train takes 7 hours 48 minutes; the typical trip is 7 hours 48 minutes.
What time is the first train from Charlotte to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 6:45 AM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Charlotte to Alexandria?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Charlotte?
Trains to Alexandria leave from Charlotte Amtrak Station.