How to get from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 71 bus from Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

96min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd
    ID 21046
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B
    ID 26002
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via 78, RED and YELLOW

To get from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 78 bus from Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

97min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd
    ID 21046
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Shady Grove Via Metropolitan Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B
    ID 26002
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Gaithersburg Park & Ride, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 33.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Gaithersburg Park & Ride

Gaithersburg Park & Ride is located at Gaithersburg Park & Ride, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Quince Orchard Rd & Gaithersburg Park & Ride.

Train stations close to Gaithersburg Park & Ride:

  • Metropolitan Grove Marc Eb
  • Metropolitan Grove
  • Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg Park & Ride:

  • Quince Orchard Rd & Gaithersburg Park & Ride
  • Quince Orchard Rd & Firstfield Rd
  • Firstfield Rd & Quince Orchard Rd

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is King St + N Washington 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:

  • King St + N Washington St
  • S Washington St & King St (Rt 7)
  • N Washington St & King St (Rt 7)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via 78, RED and YELLOW

To get from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 78 bus from Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd station to Shady Grove Station & Bay B station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

97min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd
    ID 21046
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Shady Grove Via Metropolitan Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay B
    ID 26002
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 71, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 78, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Gaithersburg Park & Ride and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA?

    The 71 bus line goes from Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd station near Gaithersburg Park & Ride in Montgomery County to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Shady Grove station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg Park & Ride in Montgomery County and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by bus and metro is about 1 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Gaithersburg Park & Ride to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Clopper Rd & Firstfield Rd stop near Gaithersburg Park & Ride in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Gaithersburg Park & Ride and Alexandria, VA?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Gaithersburg Park & Ride to Alexandria, VA costs $1.00.

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