How to get from Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA runs from 5:00 AM to 11:31 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Shady Grove station to Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Shady Grove may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

74min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Shady Grove
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    35 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    60 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 Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Shady Grove and Alexandria, VA is approximately 27.8 mi, which can typically be traveled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct metro between Shady Grove and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Shady Grove in Montgomery County to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Shady Grove and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Shady Grove to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Shady Grove in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Shady Grove and Alexandria, VA?

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

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Shady Grove to Alexandria, VA costs $7.25.

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