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There are 4 ways to get from Washington, DC to Alexandria by train, subway, taxi, or car. Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Various stops throughout Alexandria and Washington, D.C. Duration: ~45 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes. Cost: ~$2.00-$7.50. More Information on schedules and fares
There are 7.10 miles from Washington to Alexandria in south direction and 8 miles (12.87 kilometers) by car, following the GWMP route. Washington and Alexandria are 11 minutes far apart, if you drive non-stop . This is the fastest route from Washington, DC to Alexandria, VA. The halfway point is DCA, VA.
- Stroll the King Street Mile, one of the “Great Streets” of America. Arrive in Old Town Alexandria by water taxi or Metrorail and step on to historic King Street, considered the heart of this charming city This walkable mile of centuries-old architecture was named one of the “Great Streets” of America by the American Planning Association and is also serviced by the free King Street Trolley (scheduled to reopen in fall 2021).
- Choose from plenty of sightseeing cruises and water taxis. As a historic port city and a hub for City Cruises anchored by Hornblower, Alexandria is the launching point for sightseeing cruises and water taxis, boarding at Old Town’s bustling marina featuring street performers and outdoor dining.
- Experience history where it happened. Alexandria is a city that predates the American Revolution and is steeped in history. Explore outdoor walking tours by Manumission Tour Company or self-guided walking tours among themes such as architecture, arts, Black history and more with Great Walks in Alexandria.
- See art in action at the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Located in a former World War II torpedo factory, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is home to the largest collection of publicly accessible working artist studios in the country.
You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Washington DC and Alexandria. The average train journey from Washington DC to Alexandria takes 6 hours and 33 minutes, but some Amtrak Northeast Regional train trips are as short as 14 minutes.
The distance between Alexandria and Washington DC is approximately 7 miles, or 11 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 26 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 16 minutes.
