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708 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Alexandria to Cambridge

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Cheapest
By car (708 km)
7 h 57 min
708 km.
from $38
Fastest
Plane from Alexandria (Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
7 h 57 min
708 km.
from $9.23
Bus
10 h 43 min
638 km.
from $147.65
Train, Plane
4 h 18 min
638 km.
from $178.59
Bus, Plane (Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport)
4 h 36 min
638 km.
from $292.28
Bus, Plane (Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport)
5 h 1 min
638 km.
from $241
Bus via Springfield, VA
12 h 5 min
638 km.
from $77.11

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$535.02

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$331.20

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$522.28
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$509.54
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$535.02

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$305.73
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.17–$318.46

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$420.37
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$598.71
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70
Plane from Washington Dulles International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$484.07

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$407.64
Plane from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria Station to Union
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.20–$70.06
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.37–$70.06
Train from Alexandria to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$65.22
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$16.56

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
12h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$61.15–$267.51
Train from Alexandria Station to Union
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$229.29
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.56–$242.03
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$242.03
Train from Alexandria to BWI
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.13–$206.52

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Washington Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
6h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.91–$828.01
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.66–$382.16
Train from Providence to Back
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.93–$394.90

Maryland Transit

Phone:
1-866-743-3682
Website:
mta.maryland.gov
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$10.19

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

Phone:
+1 202 466 3876
Website:
wmata.com
Train from Braddock Road, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn,
Ave. Duration:
17 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.93–$3.82

Virginia Railway Express

Phone:
+1 800-743-3873
Email:
Website:
vre.org
Train from Alexandria Station to Union
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.97–$7.01

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.83–$152.86
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.08–$76.43

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from New York Midtown to Boston
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.66–$82.80

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$82.80
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.37–$76.43

OurBus

Phone:
+1-844-800-6828
Email:
Website:
ourbus.com
Bus from Springfield, VA to New
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$70.06

BayRunner Shuttle

Phone:
+1 410-912-6000
Email:
Website:
bayrunnershuttle.com
Bus from BWI Amtrak Station to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.61–$85.87
Bus from BWI-Thurgood Marshall Airport to Cambridge,
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$83.70–$85.33

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Alexandria to Cambridge is to bus via Springfield, VA which costs $27.17 - $141.30 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Alexandria to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Alexandria station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Alexandria Station and arriving at Central via Washington Union Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Alexandria to Cambridge?

The distance between Alexandria and Cambridge is 656 km. The road distance is 707.2 km.

How do I travel from Alexandria to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs $54.35 - $923.91 .

How long does it take to get from Alexandria to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Alexandria to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alexandria to Cambridge train from?

Alexandria to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Alexandria to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Alexandria to Cambridge is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $923.91 and takes 8h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $18.48 - $260.87 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Alexandria to Cambridge train arrive?

Alexandria to Cambridge train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Alexandria to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Alexandria to Cambridge is 707 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Alexandria to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 1106+ hotels available in Cambridge. Prices start at $72.22 per night.
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