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

From Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Silver Spring 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 56 min. The ride fare is $4.75. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

56min$4.75
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
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
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Silver Spring 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

61min$4.80
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
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
    Metro Center
    18 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Silver Spring and Alexandria,VA is approximately 17.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA

To check the 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 metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 metro schedules.

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

To get from Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Silver Spring 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

61min$4.80
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
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
    Metro Center
    18 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 Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria,VA.

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

    The total travel time between Silver Spring and Alexandria,VA by metro is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Shady Grove station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

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

    The ride from Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA costs $4.75.

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