Alexandria is served by 1 regularly catalogued passenger rail station and 9 distinct intercity or commuter rail services.
City Rail Profile
- State
- Virginia
- Region
- Mid-Atlantic
- Stations indexed
- 1
- Routes calling
- 9
Stations in Alexandria
Each rail facility in Alexandria is listed below. Staffing, checked baggage and boarding facilities vary by station; confirm them with the operating agency.
Services calling at Alexandria
The following passenger rail services are recorded as calling at Alexandria in their published schedule feeds.
| Route | Type | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Regional | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Cardinal | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Crescent | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Silver Star | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Silver Meteor | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Palmetto | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Carolinian | Regional Intercity | Amtrak |
| Floridian | Long-Distance | Amtrak |
| Virginia Railway Express | Commuter Rail | PRTC/NVTC |
Travel context for Alexandria
Within Virginia, Alexandria is one of 17 rail-served cities this index tracks. The wider Mid-Atlantic region anchors 10 services through this state. Travelers planning longer trips usually change at the nearest hub city; for Alexandria that is most often the largest connecting facility on the calling routes listed above.
If you are routing a complete itinerary, the Virginia state hub aggregates every route and station in this state on a single page. The operators directory describes the different commuter and intercity carriers serving the state.
Booking and station access
RailRover does not sell tickets. To book travel from Alexandria, consult the operating agency directly using the operator links in the table above.
Travelers using Alexandria as a connecting hub should review the baggage policy and the onboard Wi-Fi and power outlet field guide before boarding.