NJ → VA · about 202 miles
Newark to Alexandria train schedule
Amtrak runs 66 direct trains a week from Newark to Alexandria. The fastest takes 3 hours 50 minutes; the first train leaves at 6:19 AM and the last at 11:42 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 66
- Fastest trip
- 3h 50m
- First train
- 6:19 AM
- Last train
- 11:42 PM
14 of the 66 trains a week stop at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
Timetable
Every train leaves from Newark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:19 AM | 1:10 PM | 6h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:02 AM | 11:59 AM | 4h 57m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 AM | 1:20 PM | 5h 56m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:22 AM | 1:26 PM | 4h 04m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:22 AM | 2:26 PM | 5h 04m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:25 AM | 2:26 PM | 5h 01m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:53 AM | 2:53 PM | 4h 00m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:52 AM | 4:07 PM | 4h 15m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:57 PM | 5:20 PM | 4h 23m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:07 PM | 5:15 PM | 4h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:12 PM | 5:16 PM | 4h 04m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:35 PM | 5:25 PM | 3h 50m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:35 PM | 5:35 PM | 4h 00m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:19 PM | 6:14 PM | 3h 55m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:20 PM | 6:46 PM | 4h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:53 PM | 7:41 PM | 4h 48m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:21 PM | 7:14 PM | 3h 53m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:21 PM | 7:26 PM | 4h 05m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:41 PM | 7:35 AM +1 day | 7h 54m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:42 PM | 7:15 AM +1 day | 7h 33m | Wed–Sat | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to catch the train in Newark
Where the train stops in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Newark
Questions
How long is the train from Newark to Alexandria?
The fastest direct train takes 3 hours 50 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 15 minutes.
What time is the first train from Newark to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM (Daily) and the last at 11:42 PM (Fri, Sat).
Which rail companies go from Newark to Alexandria?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Newark?
Trains to Alexandria leave from Newark (Amtrak).
Does the train from Newark to Alexandria stop at Newark Liberty International Airport?
Yes, 14 of the 66 a week: at Newark Liberty International Airport.