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

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 43 min. The ride fare is $5.35. The metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

43min$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
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Columbia Heights to Alexandria,VA by metro via GREEN and BLUE

To get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the GREEN metro from Columbia Heights station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the BLUE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

63min$2.80
Metro - GREEN
Metro - BLUE
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
    L'Enfant Plaza
    11 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    29 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 Columbia Heights to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Columbia Heights and Alexandria,VA is approximately 11.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Heights 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 Columbia Heights to Alexandria,VA

To check the 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 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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Alternative route from Columbia Heights to Alexandria,VA by metro via GREEN and BLUE

To get from Columbia Heights to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the GREEN metro from Columbia Heights station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the BLUE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $2.80. The metro schedule from Columbia Heights may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

63min$2.80
Metro - GREEN
Metro - BLUE
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
    L'Enfant Plaza
    11 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 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 YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Metro line GREEN, Metro line BLUE.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Columbia Heights in Washington to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria in 43 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 near Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Columbia Heights and Alexandria,VA by metro is about 43 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 station, 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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