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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Alexandria Station | Cheapest | ||||
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Amtrak Acela + Amtrak | Train | Boston Route 128, MA | Alexandria Station | No tags | ||||
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Get from Boston to Alexandria
The journey takes about 9 hours 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Boston to Alexandria?
The cheapest train tickets from Boston to Alexandria start from $53. The average price for this train route is around $204. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Boston to Alexandria?
The average train ride duration from Boston to Alexandria is 9h 51m, covering a distance of 399 miles (643 km). The quickest train can get you there in 8h 5m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Boston to Alexandria route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 29 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Boston to Alexandria?
The earliest train departs from Boston to Alexandria at 5:05am. And the latest train departs at 7:01pm.
What is the best train operator from Boston to Alexandria?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Boston to Alexandria?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Boston to Alexandria?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Boston to Alexandria?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US was searched and found on Jan 31, 2026 with a price of $59To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $59 to $779 for a train ticket from Boston, MA, US to Alexandria, VA, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2026-01-31.
