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How to get from Takoma Park to Alexandria by bus and metro?

From Takoma Park to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Takoma Park to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 24 bus from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station to Takoma Station & Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

52min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd
    ID 24940
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Takoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Takoma Station & Bay H
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Takoma
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Takoma Park to Alexandria by bus and metro via 13, RED and YELLOW

To get from Takoma Park to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 13 bus from Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd station to Takoma Station & Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

55min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd
    ID 22316
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Takoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Takoma Station & Bay H
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Takoma
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 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 Takoma Park to Alexandria

The distance between Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 16.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma Park 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Takoma Park to Alexandria

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

Alternative route from Takoma Park to Alexandria by bus and metro via 13, RED and YELLOW

To get from Takoma Park to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 13 bus from Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd station to Takoma Station & Bay H station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma Park may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

55min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1313
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd
    ID 22316
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Takoma
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Takoma Station & Bay H
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Takoma
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 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 Takoma Park to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 24, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Takoma Park to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 13, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Takoma Park 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 52 min.

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

    The 24 bus line goes from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station near Takoma Park to Takoma station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Takoma station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Takoma Park and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the 24 bus from the Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd stop near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Takoma station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Takoma Park to Alexandria?

    The ride from Takoma Park to Alexandria costs $1.00.