How to get from Bethesda to Alexandria by metro?

From Bethesda to Alexandria by metro

To get from Bethesda to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $4.70.

47min$4.70
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Bethesda to Alexandria by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Bethesda to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

48min$4.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bethesda to Alexandria

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 15.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda to Alexandria by 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 Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda+Bay C.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Friendship Heights
  • Medical Center Metro

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay B

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 Madison St + N West St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Potomac Yard
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Madison St + N West St
  • Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A
  • Braddock Rd Station+Bay B

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bethesda to Alexandria by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Bethesda to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

48min$4.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    23 min
  • 6
    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 Bethesda to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda to Glenmont station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Glenmont station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Glenmont station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Bethesda to Alexandria?

    The ride from Bethesda to Alexandria costs $4.70.

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