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

From Takoma to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Takoma to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Takoma station to Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 51 min. The ride fare is $4.15. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

51min$4.15
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3131
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 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

From Takoma to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Takoma to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Takoma 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 52 min. The ride fare is $4.15. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

52min$4.15
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 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
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Takoma to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Takoma and Alexandria, VA is approximately 16.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma 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 Takoma to Alexandria, VA

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

To get from Takoma to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Takoma 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 52 min. The ride fare is $4.15. The bus and metro schedule from Takoma may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

52min$4.15
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Takoma

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Takoma
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 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
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 31.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Takoma in Washington 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 Takoma to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Takoma and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Takoma in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Takoma 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 Takoma to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Takoma to Alexandria, VA costs $4.15.

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