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.

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.

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.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Takoma
  • Forest Glen

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd+East-West Hwy
  • East West Hwy & Colesville Rd
  • East West Hwy & @1325

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 First St + N Fayette St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • King Street-Old Town
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • First St + N Fayette St
  • Madison St + N Henry St
  • E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Metro

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.

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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