How to get from Rockville to Alexandria by metro?

From Rockville to Alexandria by metro

To get from Rockville to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Twinbrook Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 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.

53min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Twinbrook Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rockville
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    27 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rockville to Alexandria by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Rockville to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Twinbrook Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $7.15. The metro schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

57min$7.15
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Twinbrook Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rockville
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 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 21.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rockville to Alexandria by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Rockville to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Twinbrook Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $7.15. The metro schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

57min$7.15
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Twinbrook Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rockville
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    23 min
  • 6
    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 Rockville to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • 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 53 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Glenmont 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 53 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 Glenmont 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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