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

Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA - Metro Schedule

The RED metro from Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA runs from 5:09 AM to 11:45 PM, with departures every 5-10 min. The trip takes about 57 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Silver Spring station to Fort Totten 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 57 min. The ride fare is $2.90. The bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

57min$2.90
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3131
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Silver Spring

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Silver Spring
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    6 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    60 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
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Public transit directions from Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Silver Spring and Alexandria, VA is approximately 17.67 mi, which can typically be traveled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Silver Spring) 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 57 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Fort Totten station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 57 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Fort Totten station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Silver Spring and Alexandria, VA?

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

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Alexandria, VA costs $2.90.

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