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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, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the GREEN metro from Columbia Heights station to Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

43min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
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 - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Metro (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

From Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the GREEN metro from Columbia Heights station to Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

43min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
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 - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 min
  • 6
    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, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 11.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 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.

Public transit stations close to Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights is located at Columbia Heights, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is NW 14th St & NW Irving St.

Metro stations close to Columbia Heights:

  • Dupont Circle Metro Station
  • U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/ Cardozo
  • Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan

Bus stations close to Columbia Heights:

  • NW 14th St & NW Irving St
  • 14 St Nw+Irving St NW
  • 14 St Nw+Park Rd NW

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Queen St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Huntington
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Washington St & Queen St
  • King St + N West St
  • N Washington St & King St (Rt 7)

From Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the GREEN metro from Columbia Heights station to Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $2.75.

43min$2.75
Metro - GREEN
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 - GREENGREEN
    Wait for metro
    GREEN
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 min
  • 6
    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 43 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

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

    The GREEN metro line goes from Branch Ave station near Columbia Heights in Washington to Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Columbia Heights in Washington and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by metro and bus is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN metro from the Branch Ave 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 Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

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

    The ride from Columbia Heights to Alexandria, VA costs $2.75.