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

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 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 36 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

36min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
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
    3 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 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

From Waterfront to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the GREEN metro from Waterfront 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 36 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

36min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
Metro - YELLOW
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
    3 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
    880 yd • 11 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 9.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 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.

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From Waterfront to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the GREEN metro from Waterfront 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 36 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

36min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
Metro - YELLOW
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
    3 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
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waterfront to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line YELLOW.

  • 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 travelling time is 36 min.

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

    The GREEN metro line goes from Greenbelt station near Waterfront in Washington to L'Enfant Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till L'Enfant Plaza 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 36 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN metro from the Greenbelt station near Waterfront in Washington.

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

    Get off the metro at the L'Enfant Plaza stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • 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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