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 Vienna+Bay K station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

81min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F61F61
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
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
    Vienna+Bay K
    ID 5004642
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    22 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fairfax to Alexandria by bus and metro via F61, 670 and BLUE

To get from Fairfax to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the F61 bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct station to Vienna+Bay K station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 670 bus and finally take the BLUE metro from Franconia-Springfield Metro station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

81min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F61F61
Bus - 670670
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
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
    Vienna+Bay K
    ID 5004642
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna Metro South Bay P
    ID 3913
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 670670
    Wait for bus
    670
    670 Franconia Springfield Limited Stop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 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 23.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 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.

Public transit stations close to Fairfax

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb).

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)
  • Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct
  • Jermantown Rd at Kutner Park (Sb)

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 Braddock Rd Station.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Potomac Yard
  • King Street-Old Town
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fairfax to Alexandria by bus and metro via F61, 670 and BLUE

To get from Fairfax to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the F61 bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct station to Vienna+Bay K station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 670 bus and finally take the BLUE metro from Franconia-Springfield Metro station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.00.

81min$2.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - F61F61
Bus - 670670
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
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
    Vienna+Bay K
    ID 5004642
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna Metro South Bay P
    ID 3913
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 670670
    Wait for bus
    670
    670 Franconia Springfield Limited Stop
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    13 min
  • 10
    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 Fairfax to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line F61, Metro line ORANGE, Metro line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line F61, Bus line 670, 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 21 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 East To Ballston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till East To Ballston 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 21 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 East To Ballston 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 $2.00.

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