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How to get from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from North Bethesda station to Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.75. The bus and metro schedule from North Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

62min$6.75
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from North Bethesda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    North Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    25 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 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

Alternative route from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via RED, BLUE and 30

To get from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from North Bethesda station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and metro schedule from North Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

66min$6.65
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from North Bethesda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    North Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    24 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 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 North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA

The distance between North Bethesda and Alexandria, VA is approximately 21.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Bethesda 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 North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA

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

Alternative route from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via RED, BLUE and 30

To get from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from North Bethesda station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE 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 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and metro schedule from North Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

66min$6.65
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from North Bethesda

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    North Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    24 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 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 North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct metro between North Bethesda 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 2 min.

  • Which metro line goes from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Glenmont station near North Bethesda in Montgomery County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between North Bethesda and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near North Bethesda to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Glenmont station near North Bethesda in Montgomery County.

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

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

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

    The ride from North Bethesda to Alexandria, VA costs $6.75.