How to get from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA by bus and metro?

From Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA by bus and metro

To get from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Potomac Ave station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 34 bus from E Glebe Rd + Potomac Av station to Gibbon St + S Payne St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

58min$2.75
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3434
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Potomac Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Ave
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    7 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Potomac Yard
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Glebe Rd + Potomac Av
    ID 4001111
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Lee Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibbon St + S Payne St
    ID 4000708
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Potomac Ave station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

45min$2.75
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Potomac Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Ave
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    7 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 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 Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Potomac Ave and Alexandria,VA is approximately 11.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac Ave 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Potomac Ave) and destination (Alexandria,VA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and metro schedules.

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From Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Potomac Ave station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Potomac Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

45min$2.75
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Potomac Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Ave
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    7 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 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 Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Potomac Ave and Alexandria,VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Ashburn station near Potomac Ave in Washington to L'Enfant Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till L'Enfant Plaza station near Alexandria,VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Potomac Ave and Alexandria,VA by metro and bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Potomac Ave to get to Alexandria,VA?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Ashburn station near Potomac Ave in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Potomac Ave and Alexandria,VA?

    Get off the metro at the L'Enfant Plaza stop, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

  • When is the first metro from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA?

    The first metro from Potomac Ave in Washington to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria is Blue. It leaves the Potomac Ave station at 1:10 AM.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA?

    The ride from Potomac Ave to Alexandria,VA costs $2.75.

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