How to get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria by bus and metro?
By bus and metro
To get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 55 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $7.00.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationGaithersburg
- 2Wait for bus55Rockville
- 3Ride to bus stationShady Grove Station & Bay B - WestID 2601414 min
- 4Walk to metro stationShady Grove50 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEGlenmont
- 6Ride to metro stationGallery Place-Chinatown39 min
- 7Wait for metroMETRORAIL YELLOW LINEHuntington
- 8Ride to metro stationBraddock Road Metro20 min
Alternative route by bus and metro via 57, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
To get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.00.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationGaithersburg
- 2Wait for bus57Shady Grove
- 3Ride to bus stationShady Grove Station & Bay A - WestID 1477621 min
- 4Walk to metro stationShady Grove70 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEGlenmont
- 6Ride to metro stationGallery Place-Chinatown39 min
- 7Wait for metroMETRORAIL YELLOW LINEHuntington
- 8Ride to metro stationBraddock Road Metro20 min
Public transit directions from Gaithersburg to Alexandria
Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave.
Train stations close to Gaithersburg:
- Metropolitan Grove
- Washington Grove
- Gaithersburg
Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:
- Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave
- Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
- Lost Knife Rd & Contour Rd
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 Metro Station - Bay A.
Metro stations close to Alexandria:
- Braddock Road Metro
- King Street-Old Town
- Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
Train stations close to Alexandria:
- Alexandria
Bus stations close to Alexandria:
- Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A
- Braddock Rd Station+Bus Bay B
- Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C
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- Crisfield to Alexandria
- Newark to Alexandria
- Danville to Alexandria
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- Stafford County to Alexandria
- Colonial Heights to Alexandria
- Garrett County to Alexandria
- Prince George's County to Alexandria
- Somerset County to Alexandria
Alternative route by bus and metro via 57, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
To get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 57 bus from Lakeforest Transit Center & Odendhal Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $7.00.
Step by Step
- 1Start from bus stationGaithersburg
- 2Wait for bus57Shady Grove
- 3Ride to bus stationShady Grove Station & Bay A - WestID 1477621 min
- 4Walk to metro stationShady Grove70 yd • 1 min
- 5Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEGlenmont
- 6Ride to metro stationGallery Place-Chinatown39 min
- 7Wait for metroMETRORAIL YELLOW LINEHuntington
- 8Ride to metro stationBraddock Road Metro20 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria?
The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 55, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.
What is the alternative route to get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria?
The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.
Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg 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 36 min.
Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
The 55 bus line goes from Rockville station near Gaithersburg to Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD
How long does it take to travel from Gaithersburg to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?
The total travel time between Gaithersburg and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 36 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Gaithersburg to get to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get on the 55 bus from the Rockville stop near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gaithersburg and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
How much is the bus fare from Gaithersburg to Alexandria?
The ride from Gaithersburg to Alexandria costs $7.00.