VA → VA · about 190 miles
Roanoke to Alexandria train schedule
Amtrak runs 12 direct trains a week from Roanoke to Alexandria. The fastest takes 4 hours 46 minutes; the first train leaves at 8:38 AM and the last at 4:23 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 4h 46m
- First train
- 8:38 AM
- Last train
- 4:23 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Roanoke 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:38 AM | 1:24 PM | 4h 46m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 8:38 AM | 1:32 PM | 4h 54m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 9:35 AM | 2:30 PM | 4h 55m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 4:23 PM | 9:10 PM | 4h 47m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
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Where to board in Roanoke Where you get off in Alexandria The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Roanoke
Where the train stops in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Roanoke
Questions
How long is the train from Roanoke to Alexandria?
The fastest direct train takes 4 hours 46 minutes; the typical trip is 4 hours 47 minutes.
What time is the first train from Roanoke to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM (Thu) and the last at 4:23 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Roanoke to Alexandria?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Roanoke?
Trains to Alexandria leave from Roanoke Amtrak station.