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

From Herndon to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Herndon to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 950 bus from Elden St @ Monroe St station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER 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 24 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

84min$1.00
Bus - 950950
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Elden St @ Monroe St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Bus - 950950
    Wait for bus
    950
    950 Reston Town Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
    ID 7298
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    33 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 Herndon to Alexandria by bus and metro via RIBS5, SILVER and BLUE

To get from Herndon to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the RIBS5 bus from Elden St @ Monroe St station to Town Center Pkwy @ Sunset Hills Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER 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 19 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

79min$1.00
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Elden St @ Monroe St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Center Pkwy @ Sunset Hills Rd
    ID 3603
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    33 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
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Public transit directions from Herndon to Alexandria

The distance between Herndon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 28.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herndon 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 Herndon

Herndon is located at Herndon, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Elden St @ Monroe St.

Metro stations close to Herndon:

  • Herndon
  • Innovation Center
  • Reston Town Center

Bus stations close to Herndon:

  • Elden St @ Monroe St
  • Station St @ W&Od Tr
  • Elden St @ Jackson St

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 Henry St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

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

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Madison St + N Henry St
  • Pendleton St & N Payne St
  • E Braddock Rd+Mt Vernon Av

Alternative route from Herndon to Alexandria by bus and metro via RIBS5, SILVER and BLUE

To get from Herndon to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the RIBS5 bus from Elden St @ Monroe St station to Town Center Pkwy @ Sunset Hills Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER 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 19 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

79min$1.00
Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Elden St @ Monroe St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Bus - RIBS5RIBS5
    Wait for bus
    RIBS5
    Ribs 5 Reston Town Ctr - Herndon
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Center Pkwy @ Sunset Hills Rd
    ID 3603
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    33 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 950, Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line RIBS5, Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Herndon 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 24 min.

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

    The 950 bus line goes from 950 Reston Town Center station near Herndon to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Herndon and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the 950 bus from the 950 Reston Town Center stop near Herndon in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Herndon to Alexandria costs $1.00.