How to get from West Falls Church to Alexandria by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from West Falls Church to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 2A bus from S Washington St+Cavalier Trl station to Washington Bl+N Sycamore St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 28A bus and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

67min$6.00
Bus - 2A2A
Bus - 28A28A
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from S Washington St+Cavalier Trl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Falls Church
  • 2
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    East To Ballston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Bl+N Sycamore St
    ID 6000620
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 28A28A
    Wait for bus
    28A
    East To King Street - Old Town Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St Station+Bus Bay C
    ID 4001120
    48 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Road Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from West Falls Church to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 2A bus from S Washington St+Cavalier Trl station to Ballston Station Bay A station. Next, take the 10B bus from Ballston Metro G, Fairfax Dr, Eb @ N Stafford, Ns station to Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

75min$4.00
Bus - 2A2A
Bus - 10B10B
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from S Washington St+Cavalier Trl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Falls Church
  • 2
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    East To Ballston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Metro G, Fairfax Dr, Eb @ N Stafford, Ns
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10B10B
    Wait for bus
    10B
    South To Hunting Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 4000468
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from West Falls Church to Alexandria

The distance between West Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 13.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Falls Church 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.

Public transit stations close to West Falls Church

West Falls Church is located at West Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is S Washington St+Cavalier Trl.

Metro stations close to West Falls Church:

  • West Falls Church-Vt
  • East Falls Church

Bus stations close to West Falls Church:

  • S Washington St+Cavalier Trl
  • S Washington St+Westmoreland Rd
  • S Washington St+Tinner Hill Rd

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 Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

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

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A
  • Braddock Rd Station+Bus Bay B
  • Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C

Related Routes

By bus

To get from West Falls Church to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 2A bus from S Washington St+Cavalier Trl station to Ballston Station Bay A station. Next, take the 10B bus from Ballston Metro G, Fairfax Dr, Eb @ N Stafford, Ns station to Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

75min$4.00
Bus - 2A2A
Bus - 10B10B
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from S Washington St+Cavalier Trl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Falls Church
  • 2
    Bus - 2A2A
    Wait for bus
    2A
    East To Ballston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ballston Station Bay A
    ID 6001287
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Metro G, Fairfax Dr, Eb @ N Stafford, Ns
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 10B10B
    Wait for bus
    10B
    South To Hunting Point
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C
    ID 4000468
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from West Falls Church to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 2A, Bus line 28A, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Falls Church to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 2A, Bus line 10B.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Falls Church and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Falls Church to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 2A bus line goes from East To Ballston station near West Falls Church to Washington Bl+N Sycamore St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Washington Bl+N Sycamore St station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between West Falls Church and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 2A bus from the East To Ballston stop near West Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington Bl+N Sycamore St station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first bus from West Falls Church to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first bus from West Falls Church to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is LEESBURG PIKE. It leaves the W Broad St+S Maple Av stop at 8:34 PM.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from West Falls Church to Alexandria?

    The ride from West Falls Church to Alexandria costs $6.00.

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