How to get from Union Station to Alexandria by metro?

From Union Station to Alexandria by metro

To get from Union Station to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

28min$2.75
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Union Station
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Station to Alexandria by bus and metro

To get from Union Station to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the D20 bus from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station to H St Nw+7 St NW station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

35min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - D20D20
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from H St Ne+Union Station Garage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003869
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - D20D20
    Wait for bus
    D20
    West To Farragut Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Nw+7 St NW
    ID 1001121
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria
    Walk to
    Alexandria
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Station to Alexandria

The distance between Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 9.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 Station to Alexandria

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

To get from Union Station to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the D20 bus from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station to H St Nw+7 St NW station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $1.50. The metro schedule from Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria on the Moovit app.

35min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - D20D20
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria
Leaves from H St Ne+Union Station Garage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003869
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - D20D20
    Wait for bus
    D20
    West To Farragut Sq
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Nw+7 St NW
    ID 1001121
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 min
  • 7
    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 Union Station to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Station to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Bus line D20, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Alexandria?

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Union Station in Washington to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 28 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Union Station in Washington.

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

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the last train from Union Station to Alexandria?

    The last train from Union Station in Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Silver Meteor line. It leaves the Union Station station at 3:24 PM.

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

    The ride from Union Station to Alexandria costs $2.75.

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