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

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 34 bus from E Glebe Rd + Potomac Av station to Gibbon St + S Payne St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 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.

88min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3434
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Potomac Yard
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Glebe Rd + Potomac Av
    ID 4001111
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Lee Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibbon St + S Payne St
    ID 4000708
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Shady Grove to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Shady Grove to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Shady Grove station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, 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 15 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.

75min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 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 Shady Grove to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Shady Grove and Alexandria,VA is approximately 28.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 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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From Shady Grove to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Shady Grove to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Shady Grove station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, 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 15 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.

75min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
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
    34 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 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 Shady Grove to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shady Grove to Alexandria,VA?

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • 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 travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Glenmont station near Shady Grove in Montgomery County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 28 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Glenmont station near Shady Grove in Montgomery County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown 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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