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

From Bethesda to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the LCL bus from Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln station to NW Western Av & NW 44th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

58min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - LCLLCL
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Leaves from Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln
    ID 2005579
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - LCLLCL
    Wait for bus
    LCL
    South To Friendship Hts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NW Western Av & NW 44th St
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St.
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St.
    20 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 15.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda 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 Bethesda to Alexandria

To check the bus and metro schedule from Bethesda to Alexandria using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bethesda) 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line LCL, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bethesda 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 58 min.

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

    The LCL bus line goes from Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln station near Bethesda to NW Western Av & NW 44th St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till NW Western Av & NW 44th St 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 bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the LCL bus from the Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln stop near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the NW Western Av & NW 44th St station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Bethesda to Alexandria costs $3.25.

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