How to get from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 54 bus from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd station to Rockville Station & Bay E - West 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 27 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

87min$1.00
Bus - 5454
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rockville
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    30 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 Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via 54, RED and BLUE

To get from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 54 bus from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd station to Rockville Station & Bay E - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally 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 32 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

92min$1.00
Bus - 5454
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rockville
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 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 Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd and Alexandria, VA is approximately 28.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd 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 Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd) 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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Alternative route from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via 54, RED and BLUE

To get from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 54 bus from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd station to Rockville Station & Bay E - West station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally 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 32 min. The ride fare is $1.00. The bus and metro schedule from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

92min$1.00
Bus - 5454
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 5454
    Wait for bus
    54
    Rockville
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Station & Bay E - West
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rockville
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 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 Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 54, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA?

    The alternative route takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 54, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd 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 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA?

    The 54 bus line goes from Rockville station near Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd in Montgomery County to Rockville Station & Bay E - West station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Rockville Station & Bay E - West station near Alexandria, VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd and Alexandria, VA by bus and metro is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the 54 bus from the Rockville stop near Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the bus at the Rockville Station & Bay E - West station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Research Blvd & Shady Grove Rd to Alexandria, VA costs $1.00.

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