The cheapest and fastest trains from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
66 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 4 trains that leave Alexandria, VA for Baltimore, MD every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 66 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 66 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£16 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD train times
The table below shows live departures for Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:57 Alexandria, VA | 1h44 | 18:41 Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:09 Alexandria, VA | 2h07 | 23:16 Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:32 Alexandria, VA | 1h40 | 01:12 Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 11:58 Alexandria, VA | 1h37 | 13:35 Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:08 Alexandria, VA | 1h32 | 16:40 Baltimore, MD | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD
Trains from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 66 km distance in 1h 27m.
Distance 66 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 27m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Amtrak, Virginia Railway Express from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD trainsAmtrak, Virginia Railway Express trains will get you between Alexandria, VA and Baltimore, MD from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, MD by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alexandria, VA and Baltimore, MD
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station building.
- Joe Theismann's Restaurant
- Table Talk Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- $0.50
- Hilton Alexandria Old Town
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
- The Alexandrian Old Town Alexandria
- Located in the main hall
- 42 places
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, waiting room, and ticket office
- Hall 2: access to platforms
- Metro: King Street-Old Town Metro Station (Blue and Yellow Lines)
- Bus: DASH and Metrobus services available
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Charles Street.
- The Helmand
- Tapas Teatro
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- $0.50
- Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown
- The Ivy Hotel
- Hotel Revival Baltimore
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms for Amtrak and MARC trains
- Hall 3: access to Light RailLink
- Light Rail: Baltimore Light RailLink
- Bus: Several MTA bus lines available
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