How to get from Washington to Alexandria by metro?

Washington to Alexandria - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Washington to Alexandria runs from 5:22 AM to 11:53 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 18 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Washington to Alexandria by metro

Take one direct metro from Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD: take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $3.70. The metro schedule from Washington may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

18min$3.70
Metro - YELLOW
Leaves from L'Enfant Plaza

Step by Step

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    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington
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    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
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    Huntington
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    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.
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington to Alexandria

The distance between Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 7.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington 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 Washington to Alexandria

To check the metro schedule from Washington to Alexandria using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington) 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 Washington to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW.

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

    Yes, there is a direct metro going from Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 18 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Washington and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 18 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

  • When is the first metro from Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first metro from Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Yellow. It leaves the L'Enfant Plaza station at 1:22 AM.

  • When is the last train from Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The last train from Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Manassas Line line. It leaves the L'Enfant Plaza station at 3:08 PM.

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

    The ride from Washington to Alexandria costs $3.70.

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