How to get from Richmond to Alexandria by bus and metro?

From Richmond to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Richmond to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station to Bethesda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to 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 3 hr 10 min. The bus and metro schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

190min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)
    ID 6DR
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda
    ID 6BE
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    18 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Richmond to Alexandria by bus and metro via FLIXBUS 2605, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Richmond to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station to Bethesda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The bus and metro schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

199min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)
    ID 6DR
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda
    ID 6BE
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Richmond to Alexandria

The distance between Richmond, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 118.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 190 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Alexandria by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Richmond to Alexandria

To check the bus and metro schedule from Richmond to Alexandria using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Richmond) and destination (Alexandria), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Richmond to Alexandria by bus and metro via FLIXBUS 2605, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Richmond to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station to Bethesda station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The bus and metro schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

199min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)
    ID 6DR
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bethesda
    ID 6BE
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Richmond to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 190 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2605, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2605, Metro line METRORAIL RED LINE, Metro line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 10 min.

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

    The FLIXBUS 2605 bus line goes from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station near Richmond to New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St) station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from the Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) stop near Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St) station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Richmond to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first train from Richmond to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Northeast Regional. It leaves the Pathrichmond Main Street Amtrak Station station at 1:55 AM.

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