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How to get from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA by metro?

From Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $4.75.

60min$4.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

65min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Silver Spring Metro Station, Alexandria and Alexandria,VA, Alexandria is approximately 17.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring Metro Station

Silver Spring Metro Station is located at Silver Spring Metro Station, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave.

Metro stations close to Silver Spring Metro Station:

  • Takoma
  • Silver Spring
  • Forest Glen

Train stations close to Silver Spring Metro Station:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring Metro Station:

  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
  • Silver Spring Station & Bay 106

Public transit stations close to Alexandria,VA, Alexandria

Alexandria,VA is located at Alexandria,VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St + S Patrick St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • King Street-Old Town
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Huntington

Train stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Franklin St + S Patrick St
  • S Washington St+Gibbon St
  • King St + S Fayette St

Alternative route from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

65min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Silver Spring Metro Station and Alexandria,VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Silver Spring station near Silver Spring Metro Station in Montgomery County to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Shady Grove station near Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA by metro?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring Metro Station in Montgomery County and Alexandria,VA in Alexandria by metro is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Silver Spring Metro Station to get to Alexandria,VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Silver Spring station near Silver Spring Metro Station in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Silver Spring Metro Station and Alexandria,VA?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

  • How much is the metro fare from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA?

    The ride from Silver Spring Metro Station to Alexandria,VA costs $4.75.