PA → VA · about 130 miles
Philadelphia to Alexandria train schedule
Amtrak runs 72 direct trains a week from Philadelphia to Alexandria. The fastest takes 2 hours 38 minutes; the first train leaves at 4:20 AM and the last at 4:36 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Trains a week
- 72
- Fastest trip
- 2h 38m
- First train
- 4:20 AM
- Last train
- 4:36 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Philadelphia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:20 AM | 7:15 AM | 2h 55m | Thu–Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:45 AM | 7:35 AM | 2h 50m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:57 AM | 7:48 AM | 2h 51m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:32 AM | 1:10 PM | 5h 38m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:15 AM | 11:59 AM | 3h 44m | Wed, Fri, Sun from Dec 20 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:20 AM | 11:59 AM | 3h 39m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:56 AM | 1:20 PM | 4h 24m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:58 AM | 1:20 PM | 4h 22m | Daily from Dec 19 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:38 AM | 1:26 PM | 2h 48m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:38 AM | 2:26 PM | 3h 48m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 10:41 AM | 2:26 PM | 3h 45m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:01 PM | 2:53 PM | 2h 52m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:07 PM | 4:07 PM | 3h 00m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 5:15 PM | 2h 57m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:18 PM | 5:20 PM | 3h 02m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:21 PM | 5:16 PM | 2h 55m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:22 PM | 5:15 PM | 2h 53m | Thu, Sat from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 5:25 PM | 2h 40m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 5:35 PM | 2h 50m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:29 PM | 6:14 PM | 2h 45m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:38 PM | 6:46 PM | 3h 08m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:43 PM | 6:46 PM | 3h 03m | Thu from Nov 26 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:15 PM | 7:41 PM | 3h 26m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:34 PM | 7:26 PM | 2h 52m | Sat & Sun | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:35 PM | 7:26 PM | 2h 51m | Mon–Fri | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:36 PM | 7:14 PM | 2h 38m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Philadelphia Where you get off in Alexandria The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Philadelphia
Where the train stops in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Philadelphia
Questions
How long is the train from Philadelphia to Alexandria?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 38 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 55 minutes.
What time is the first train from Philadelphia to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 4:36 PM (Thu).
Which rail companies go from Philadelphia to Alexandria?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Philadelphia?
Trains to Alexandria leave from Philadelphia Amtrak station.