How to get from Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Forest Glen 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 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.60. The bus and metro schedule from Forest Glen may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

61min$3.60
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3131
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Forest Glen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Forest Glen
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    9 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 Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Forest Glen and Alexandria, VA is approximately 19.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 31.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Fort Totten station near Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Glen and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Forest Glen to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Fort Totten station near Forest Glen in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Forest Glen 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 Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Forest Glen to Alexandria, VA costs $3.60.

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