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

Waterfront to Alexandria, VA - Metro Schedule

The GREEN metro from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA runs from 5:17 AM to 11:56 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Waterfront to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the GREEN metro from Waterfront station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 31 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 40 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Waterfront may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

40min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3131
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Waterfront

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Waterfront
  • 2
    Metro - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    2 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    19 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 - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    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 Waterfront to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Waterfront and Alexandria, VA is approximately 9.24 mi, which can typically be traveled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterfront 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 Waterfront to Alexandria, VA

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 40 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA?

    The GREEN metro line goes from L'Enfant Plaza station near Waterfront in Washington 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 Waterfront to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Waterfront and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 40 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN metro from the L'Enfant Plaza station near Waterfront in Washington.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA?

    The last train from Waterfront in Washington to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria is the Manassas Line line. It leaves the L'Enfant Plaza station at 3:08 PM.

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

    The ride from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA costs $2.75.

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