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How to get from Charlestown to Alexandria by bus, metro and train?

By bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and 2 metro lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    19 min
  • 12
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via ROUTE 5, MARC, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE

To get from Charlestown to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and 2 metro lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train, then the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station
    25 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    15 min
  • 12
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Alexandria
The distance between Charlestown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 94.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 292 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Alexandria by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town
  • Eisenhower Av

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A
  • Braddock Rd Sta + Bus Bay B
  • Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C

Alternative route by bus, metro and train via ROUTE 5, MARC, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE

To get from Charlestown to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and 2 metro lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train, then the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 52 min.

292min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    73 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton Metro Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza Metro Station
    25 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    15 min
  • 12
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Charlestown to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 292 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 292 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Charlestown and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Charlestown to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The ROUTE 5 bus line goes from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station near Charlestown to Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and 2 metro lines till Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro?

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus, train and metro is about 4 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Charlestown to get to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the ROUTE 5 bus from the Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) stop near Charlestown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Charlestown and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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