How to get from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the EXP bus from North Bethesda Station+Bay C station to NW Western Av & NW 44th St 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 30 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

90min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - EXPEXP
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from North Bethesda Station+Bay C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Bethesda Station+Bay C
    ID 2001591
    630 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - EXPEXP
    Wait for bus
    EXP
    South To Friendship Hts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NW Western Av & NW 44th St
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 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 Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Rockville Pike & Rose Ave and Alexandria, VA is approximately 21.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville Pike & Rose 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 Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rockville Pike & Rose 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line EXP, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rockville Pike & Rose Ave 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 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA?

    The EXP bus line goes from North Bethesda Station+Bay C station near Rockville Pike & Rose Ave in Montgomery County to NW Western Av & NW 44th St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till NW Western Av & NW 44th St station near Alexandria, VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Rockville Pike & Rose Ave and Alexandria, VA by bus and metro is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the EXP bus from the North Bethesda Station+Bay C stop near Rockville Pike & Rose Ave in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rockville Pike & Rose Ave and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the bus at the NW Western Av & NW 44th St station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Rockville Pike & Rose Ave to Alexandria, VA costs $3.25.

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