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 in Alexandria, 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 30 bus from King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $4.15.

53min$4.15
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
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 Metro (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 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 53 min. The ride fare is $4.15.

53min$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, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 16.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 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.

Public transit stations close to Takoma

Takoma is located at Takoma, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Takoma Station & Bus Bay E&F.

Metro stations close to Takoma:

  • Fort Totten
  • Silver Spring
  • Georgia Ave - Petworth

Train stations close to Takoma:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Takoma:

  • Takoma Station & Bus Bay E&F
  • Takoma Station & Bay H
  • Takoma Station & Bus Bay C&D

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is King St + N Fayette St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria, VA:

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

Train stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • King St + N Fayette St
  • King St + S Fayette St
  • Washington St & Prince St

Related Routes

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 53 min. The ride fare is $4.15.

53min$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 53 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 53 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 53 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 in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Takoma to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Takoma in Washington and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by metro and bus is about 53 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 in Alexandria.

  • 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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