DC → VA · about 7 miles
Washington to Alexandria bus & train schedule
Amtrak and OurBus run 81 direct buses and trains a week from Washington to Alexandria. The fastest takes 14 minutes; the first departure leaves at 7:00 AM and the last at 11:00 PM.
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- Buses and trains a week
- 81
- Fastest trip
- 14m
- First departure
- 7:00 AM
- Last departure
- 11:00 PM
Timetable
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 | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | 7:15 AM | 15m | Thu–Sun | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:20 AM | 7:35 AM | 15m | Mon–Fri | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:30 AM | 7:48 AM | 18m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:39 AM | 11:59 AM | 20m | Wed, Fri, Sun | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 12:55 PM | 1:10 PM | 15m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:05 PM | 1:20 PM | 15m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:10 PM | 1:26 PM | 16m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:48 PM | 2:05 PM | 17m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:10 PM | 2:26 PM | 16m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:35 PM | 2:53 PM | 18m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 3:50 PM | 4:07 PM | 17m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 5:15 PM | 15m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 5:16 PM | 16m | Sat & Sun from Nov 22 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:00 PM | 5:20 PM | 20m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:10 PM | 5:25 PM | 15m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:20 PM | 5:35 PM | 15m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:55 PM | 6:14 PM | 19m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 6:30 PM | 6:46 PM | 16m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 7:14 PM | 14m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:12 PM | 7:26 PM | 14m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:24 PM | 7:41 PM | 17m | Daily | Washington Union Station to Alexandria | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:00 PM | 11:30 PM | 30m | Fri, Sun | Washington, DC (Stadium-Armory Metro station, farthest north bus bay on 19th St. SE.) to Alexandria, VA (King St- Old Town Station. Bus will stop on Cameron Street north of Commonwealth, by the metro station entrance, across the street from the Hilton) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Washington Where you get off in Alexandria The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Washington
Where buses and trains stop in Alexandria
Return trip: Alexandria to Washington
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Washington to Alexandria?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 14 minutes; the typical trip is 16 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Washington to Alexandria?
The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM (Sat & Sun) and the last at 11:00 PM (Fri, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Washington to Alexandria?
Amtrak and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Washington?
Buses and trains to Alexandria leave from Washington (Union Station) and Washington (Stadium-Armory Metro station).