How to get from Union Square to Alexandria by metro?

Union Square to Alexandria - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Union Square to Alexandria runs from 5:22 AM to 11:53 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 31 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Union Square to Alexandria by metro

Take one direct metro from Union Square 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 31 min. The ride fare is $3.70. The metro schedule from Union Square may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

31min$3.70
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Leaves from L'Enfant Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    0.53 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    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 Union Square to Alexandria

The distance between Union Square, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 7.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square 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 Union Square to Alexandria

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Union Square and Alexandria?

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Union Square in Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 31 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Square to Alexandria?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from L'Enfant Plaza station near Union Square in Washington to Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Alexandria by metro?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Washington and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Union Square to get to Alexandria?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the L'Enfant Plaza station near Union Square in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Union Square and Alexandria?

    Get off the metro at the Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Union Square to Alexandria?

    The first train from Union Square in Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Manassas Line. It leaves the L'Enfant Plaza station at 9:38 AM.

  • When is the first metro from Union Square to Alexandria?

    The first metro from Union Square in Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Blue. It leaves the Federal Center SW station at 1:16 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Union Square to Alexandria?

    The ride from Union Square to Alexandria costs $3.70.

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