How to get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the YELLOW metro from Columbia Heights station to King Street-Old Town station. Next, 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 39 min. The ride fare is $5.35. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

39min$5.35
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Columbia Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Columbia Heights
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA by metro

Take one direct metro from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria: take the YELLOW metro from Columbia Heights station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.35. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

40min$5.35
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Columbia Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Columbia Heights
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Columbia Heights and Alexandria, VA is approximately 11.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA

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

Take one direct metro from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria: take the YELLOW metro from Columbia Heights station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.35. The bus and metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

40min$5.35
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Columbia Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Columbia Heights
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Columbia Heights and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Huntington station near Columbia Heights in Washington to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Columbia Heights and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Columbia Heights to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Huntington station near Columbia Heights in Washington.

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

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

  • When is the first metro from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA?

    The first metro from Columbia Heights in Washington to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria is Yellow. It leaves the Columbia Heights station at 1:20 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA costs $5.35.

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