How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station by metro?

From Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station by metro

To get from Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria Union Station on the Moovit app.

66min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria Union Station
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria Union Station
    Walk to
    Alexandria Union Station
    Callahan Drive
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station

The distance between Washington Dulles Airport and Alexandria Union Station is approximately 31.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 66 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station

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

    The fastest way takes 66 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 6 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station near Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria Union Station.

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

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles Airport and Alexandria Union Station by metro is about 1 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station near Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the King Street-Old Town station, which is closest to Alexandria Union Station.

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

    The ride from Washington Dulles Airport to Alexandria Union Station costs $7.25.

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