How to get from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA by metro?

From Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA by metro

Take one direct metro from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria: take the BLUE metro from Federal Center SW station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The metro schedule from Federal Center SW may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

45min$4.10
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Federal Center SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Federal Center SW
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA by metro via ORANGE and YELLOW

To get from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the ORANGE metro from Federal Center SW 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The metro schedule from Federal Center SW may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

40min$2.75
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Federal Center SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Federal Center SW
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    1 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 Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Federal Center SW and Alexandria,VA is approximately 12.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA

To check the metro schedule from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Federal Center SW) and destination (Alexandria,VA), 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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Alternative route from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA by metro via ORANGE and YELLOW

To get from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the ORANGE metro from Federal Center SW 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The metro schedule from Federal Center SW may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

40min$2.75
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Federal Center SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Federal Center SW
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    1 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 Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Metro line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Metro line ORANGE, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Federal Center SW and Alexandria,VA?

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Federal Center SW in Washington to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria in 45 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Franconia-Springfield station near Federal Center SW in Washington to King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA by metro?

    The total travel time between Federal Center SW and Alexandria,VA by metro is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Federal Center SW to get to Alexandria,VA?

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Federal Center SW in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Federal Center SW and Alexandria,VA?

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

  • When is the first metro from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA?

    The first metro from Federal Center SW in Washington to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria is Blue. It leaves the Federal Center SW station at 8:00 PM.

  • When is the first train from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA?

    The first train from Federal Center SW in Washington to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria is Northeast Regional. It leaves the Union Station station at 3:00 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA?

    The ride from Federal Center SW to Alexandria,VA costs $4.10.

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