How to get from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA by metro?

From Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

84min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 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

Alternative route from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA by metro via SILVER and YELLOW

To get from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

89min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    54 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 Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Dulles Airport and Alexandria,VA is approximately 32.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA by metro via SILVER and YELLOW

To get from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

89min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    54 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 Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Dulles Airport and Alexandria,VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA?

    The SILVER metro line goes from New Carrollton station near Dulles Airport in Loudoun County to Rosslyn Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Rosslyn Metro Station station near Alexandria,VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA by metro?

    The total travel time between Dulles Airport and Alexandria,VA by metro is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Dulles Airport to get to Alexandria,VA?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the New Carrollton station near Dulles Airport in Loudoun County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Rosslyn Metro Station station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

  • How much is the metro fare from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA?

    The ride from Dulles Airport to Alexandria,VA costs $7.25.

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