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

From Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the BLUE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail station to King Street-Old Town station. Next, 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 41 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and metro schedule from Smithsonian Metrorail may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

41min$4.10
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via ORANGE, YELLOW and 30

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail 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 35 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Smithsonian Metrorail may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

35min$2.75
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    2 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
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Public transit directions from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Smithsonian Metrorail and Alexandria, VA is approximately 11.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Smithsonian Metrorail 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 Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via ORANGE, YELLOW and 30

To get from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE metro from Smithsonian Metrorail 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 35 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Smithsonian Metrorail may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

35min$2.75
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Smithsonian Metrorail

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    2 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 35 minutes, using Metro line ORANGE, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Franconia-Springfield station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Smithsonian Metrorail and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 41 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington.

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

    Get off the metro at the King Street-Old Town stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • When is the first metro from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA?

    The first metro from Smithsonian Metrorail in Washington to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria is Blue. It leaves the Smithsonian Metrorail station at 1:19 AM.

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

    The ride from Smithsonian Metrorail to Alexandria, VA costs $4.10.

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