How to get from Silver Spring to Alexandria,VA by 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 59 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 Fort Totten station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Fort Totten station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.90. The metro schedule from Silver Spring may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

59min$2.90
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
    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 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 17.58 mi, which can typically be traveled in 59 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 59 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 till King Street-Old Town 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 59 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 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 $2.90.

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