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

From Fairfax to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Fairfax to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the F61 bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct station to Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

73min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - F61F61
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - BLUE
Leaves from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct
    ID 5001082
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - F61F61
    Wait for bus
    F61
    East To Ballston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr
    ID 5004671
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 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.
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to Alexandria

The distance between Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 23.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax 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 Fairfax to Alexandria

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line F61, Metro line ORANGE, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax 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 13 min.

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

    The F61 bus line goes from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct station near Fairfax to Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the F61 bus from the Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct stop near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Fairfax to Alexandria costs $3.25.

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