How to get from Silver Spring to Alexandria by metro?

From Silver Spring to Alexandria by metro

To get from Silver Spring to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Silver Spring 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 42 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

42min$4.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Silver Spring to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Silver Spring 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 47 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

47min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 16.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria

To check the metro schedule from Silver Spring to Alexandria using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Silver Spring to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Silver Spring 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 47 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

47min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Shady Grove station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the metro fare from Silver Spring to Alexandria?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Alexandria costs $4.75.

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