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

From Annapolis to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Annapolis to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 921 bus from West St & Calvert St station to New Carrollton+Bay C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min

921

Leaves from West St & Calvert St

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
West St & Calvert St
200 yd • 3 min
2
921
Wait for bus
921
Morning Service
3
Ride to bus station
New Carrollton+Bay C
ID 3001549
46 min
4
Walk to metro station
New Carrollton Metro Station
100 yd • 2 min
5
ORANGE
Wait for metro
ORANGE
Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
6
Ride to metro station
L'Enfant Plaza
22 min
7
YELLOW
Wait for metro
YELLOW
Huntington
8
Ride to metro station
Braddock Road Metro
15 min
9
Walk to
Alexandria
50 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Annapolis to Alexandria by bus and metro via 921, SILVER and YELLOW

To get from Annapolis to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 921 bus from West St & Calvert St station to New Carrollton+Bay C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min

921

Leaves from West St & Calvert St

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
West St & Calvert St
200 yd • 3 min
2
921
Wait for bus
921
Morning Service
3
Ride to bus station
New Carrollton+Bay C
ID 3001549
46 min
4
Walk to metro station
New Carrollton Metro Station
100 yd • 2 min
5
SILVER
Wait for metro
SILVER
Ashburn
6
Ride to metro station
L'Enfant Plaza
22 min
7
YELLOW
Wait for metro
YELLOW
Huntington
8
Ride to metro station
Braddock Road Metro
15 min
9
Walk to
Alexandria
50 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Annapolis to Alexandria

The distance between Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 42.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Annapolis 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.

Public transit stations close to Annapolis

Annapolis is located at Annapolis, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Calvert St & Clay St Wb.

Bus stations close to Annapolis:

Calvert St & Clay St Wb
Calvert St & West St FS Nb
West St. & Calvert St

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 E Braddock Rd+Mt Vernon Av.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

Braddock Road Metro
Potomac Yard
King Street-Old Town

Train stations close to Alexandria:

Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

E Braddock Rd+Mt Vernon Av
First St + N Fayette St
E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Metro

Alternative route from Annapolis to Alexandria by bus and metro via 921, SILVER and YELLOW

To get from Annapolis to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 921 bus from West St & Calvert St station to New Carrollton+Bay C station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min.

106min

921

Leaves from West St & Calvert St

Step by Step

1
Walk to bus station
West St & Calvert St
200 yd • 3 min
2
921
Wait for bus
921
Morning Service
3
Ride to bus station
New Carrollton+Bay C
ID 3001549
46 min
4
Walk to metro station
New Carrollton Metro Station
100 yd • 2 min
5
SILVER
Wait for metro
SILVER
Ashburn
6
Ride to metro station
L'Enfant Plaza
22 min
7
YELLOW
Wait for metro
YELLOW
Huntington
8
Ride to metro station
Braddock Road Metro
15 min
9
Walk to
Alexandria
50 yd • 1 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

What is the fastest way to get from Annapolis to Alexandria?
The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 921, Metro line ORANGE, Metro line YELLOW.
What is the alternative route to get from Annapolis to Alexandria?
The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 921, Metro line SILVER, Metro line YELLOW.
Is there a direct bus between Annapolis 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 1 hr 39 min.
Which bus line goes from Annapolis to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
The 921 bus line goes from West St & Calvert St station near Annapolis to Morning Service station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Morning Service station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD
How long does it take to travel from Annapolis to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?
The total travel time between Annapolis and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 39 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Annapolis to get to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get on the 921 bus from the West St & Calvert St stop near Annapolis in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Annapolis and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get off the bus at the Morning Service station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

Last updated on January 3, 2026

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

From Annapolis to Alexandria by bus and metro

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Alternative route from Annapolis to Alexandria by bus and metro via 921, SILVER and YELLOW

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Public transit stations close to Annapolis

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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Alternative route from Annapolis to Alexandria by bus and metro via 921, SILVER and YELLOW

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