How to get from Union Station to Alexandria by metro?

Union Station to Alexandria - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Union Station to Alexandria runs from 5:23 AM to 11:59 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 32 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 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.

32min$2.75
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
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 Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St.
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St.
    20 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 8.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Station to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Metro line RED, 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 32 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Union Station to Alexandria?

    The RED metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station in Washington to Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till 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 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 32 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 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 Station to Alexandria?

    The first train from Union Station in Washington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Manassas Line. It leaves the Union Station at 2:35 AM.

  • 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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