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

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 55 min. The ride fare is $4.15.

55min$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
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Takoma to Alexandria,VA by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Takoma to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Takoma station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $4.20.

59min$4.20
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
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
    Metro Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 6
    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 Takoma to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Takoma, Alexandria and Alexandria,VA, Alexandria is approximately 16.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma 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 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:

  • Silver Spring
  • Georgia Ave - Petworth
  • Fort Totten

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 Gibbon St + S Henry St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • King Street-Old Town
  • Huntington
  • Braddock Road Metro

Train stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Gibbon St + S Henry St
  • S Fayette St + Franklin St
  • Lee Center at Jefferson St + Fayette St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Takoma to Alexandria,VA by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Takoma to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Takoma station to Metro Center station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $4.20.

59min$4.20
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
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
    Metro Center
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 6
    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 Takoma to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 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 till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Takoma in Washington and Alexandria,VA in Alexandria by metro is about 55 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 station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

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

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

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