How to get from Rockville to Alexandria by metro?

Rockville to Alexandria - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Rockville to Alexandria runs from 5:07 AM to 11:38 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Rockville to Alexandria by metro

To get from Rockville to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, 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 55 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

55min$7.25
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Leaves from Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    28 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    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 Rockville to Alexandria

The distance between Rockville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville to Alexandria by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Rockville to Alexandria

To check the metro schedule from Rockville to Alexandria using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockville) and destination (Alexandria), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rockville and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave station near Rockville to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Rockville and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Twinbrook - Parklawn Dr & Wicomico Ave station near Rockville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the metro fare from Rockville to Alexandria?

    The ride from Rockville to Alexandria costs $7.25.

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