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How to get from Potomac Mills to Alexandria by bus and metro?

From Potomac Mills to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Potomac Mills to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 95 bus from Omniride Transit Center Departures station to Franconia Springfield Metro Departures station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Franconia-Springfield Metro station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $3.60. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac Mills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

70min$3.60
Bus - 9595
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Omniride Transit Center Departures

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Potomac Mills
  • 2
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Franconia Springfield Metro Departures
    ID FSMetro
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Potomac Mills to Alexandria by bus and metro via 95, 972-R and YELLOW

To get from Potomac Mills to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 95 bus from Omniride Transit Center Departures station to Horner Rd Commuter Lot Stop 2 AM station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 972-R bus and finally take the YELLOW metro from Pentagon station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac Mills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

98min$4.10
Bus - 9595
Bus - 972-R972-R
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Omniride Transit Center Departures

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Potomac Mills
  • 2
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Horner Rd Commuter Lot Stop 2 AM
    ID HorLot2A
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 972-R972-R
    Wait for bus
    972-R
    Pentagon
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    11 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 Potomac Mills to Alexandria

The distance between Potomac Mills, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 20.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac Mills 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 Potomac Mills to Alexandria

To check the bus and metro schedule from Potomac Mills to Alexandria using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Potomac Mills) 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 Potomac Mills to Alexandria by bus and metro via 95, 972-R and YELLOW

To get from Potomac Mills to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 95 bus from Omniride Transit Center Departures station to Horner Rd Commuter Lot Stop 2 AM station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 972-R bus and finally take the YELLOW metro from Pentagon station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac Mills may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

98min$4.10
Bus - 9595
Bus - 972-R972-R
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Omniride Transit Center Departures

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Potomac Mills
  • 2
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Horner Rd Commuter Lot Stop 2 AM
    ID HorLot2A
    24 min
  • 4
    Bus - 972-R972-R
    Wait for bus
    972-R
    Pentagon
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pentagon Metro
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    11 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 Potomac Mills to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 95, Metro line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac Mills to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 95, Bus line 972-R, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The 95 bus line goes from Franconia-Springfield Metro station near Potomac Mills to Franconia Springfield Metro Departures station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Franconia Springfield Metro Departures station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Potomac Mills and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the 95 bus from the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop near Potomac Mills in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Potomac Mills to Alexandria?

    The ride from Potomac Mills to Alexandria costs $3.60.