How to get from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Metro Center to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. Next, take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Station (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $4.40. The bus and metro schedule from Metro Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

39min$4.40
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Metro Center
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via ORANGE, YELLOW and 30

To get from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Station (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Metro Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

37min$2.75
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Metro Center
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Metro Center and Alexandria, VA is approximately 10.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Center 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 Metro Center to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Metro Center) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via ORANGE, YELLOW and 30

To get from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Station (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Metro Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

37min$2.75
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Metro Center
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Metro line ORANGE, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

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

    The BLUE metro line goes from Franconia-Springfield station near Metro Center in Washington to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Metro Center and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 39 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The first train from Metro Center in Washington to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria is Manassas Line. It leaves the Union Station station at 2:35 AM.

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

    The first metro from Metro Center in Washington to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria is Blue. It leaves the Metro Center station at 1:21 AM.

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

    The ride from Metro Center to Alexandria, VA costs $4.40.

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