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

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 39 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

39min$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
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waterfront to Alexandria,VA by bus and metro

To get from Waterfront to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the C11 bus from M St Sw & 4th St Sw station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw 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 48 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

48min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - C11C11
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from M St Sw & 4th St Sw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    M St Sw & 4th St Sw
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C11C11
    Wait for bus
    C11
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Waterfront to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Waterfront, Alexandria and Alexandria,VA, Alexandria is approximately 9.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waterfront to Alexandria,VA by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waterfront

Waterfront is located at Waterfront, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is M St & 4th St.

Metro stations close to Waterfront:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Capital South

Bus stations close to Waterfront:

  • M St & 4th St
  • 4 St Sw+M St SW
  • 4 St Sw+Waterfront

Public transit stations close to Alexandria,VA, Alexandria

Alexandria,VA is located at Alexandria,VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St + S Patrick St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
  • King Street-Old Town
  • Braddock Road Metro

Train stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Franklin St + S Patrick St
  • Lee Center at Jefferson St + Fayette St
  • Gibbon St + S Payne St

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From Waterfront to Alexandria,VA by bus and metro

To get from Waterfront to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the C11 bus from M St Sw & 4th St Sw station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw 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 48 min. The ride fare is $1.50.

48min$1.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - C11C11
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from M St Sw & 4th St Sw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    M St Sw & 4th St Sw
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - C11C11
    Wait for bus
    C11
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Waterfront to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line C11, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 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 till L'Enfant Plaza station near Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Waterfront in Washington and Alexandria,VA in Alexandria by metro is about 39 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 station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

  • 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 2:08 PM.

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

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

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