How to get from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA by metro and train?

From Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA by metro and train

To get from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the FLORIDIAN train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station to Rockville Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Harpers Ferry Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpers Ferry
  • 2
    Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
    Wait for train
    FLORIDIAN
    Miami
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Amtrak
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rockville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    30 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA by metro and train via FLORIDIAN, RED and BLUE

To get from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the FLORIDIAN train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station to Rockville Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Harpers Ferry Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpers Ferry
  • 2
    Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
    Wait for train
    FLORIDIAN
    Miami
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Amtrak
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rockville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 9
    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 Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Harpers Ferry, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 60.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 115 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry is located at Harpers Ferry, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Harpers Ferry.

Bus stations close to Harpers Ferry:

  • Harpers Ferry
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is King Street-Old Town.

Metro stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • King Street-Old Town
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Huntington

Train stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • King St + S Fayette St
  • King St + S West St
  • King St + S Washington St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA by metro and train via FLORIDIAN, RED and BLUE

To get from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the FLORIDIAN train from Harpers Ferry Amtrak station to Rockville Amtrak station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Harpers Ferry Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Harpers Ferry
  • 2
    Train - FLORIDIANFLORIDIAN
    Wait for train
    FLORIDIAN
    Miami
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville Amtrak
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rockville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 9
    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 Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 115 minutes, using Train line FLORIDIAN, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Train line FLORIDIAN, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct train between Harpers Ferry and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA?

    The FLORIDIAN train line goes from Miami station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County to Rockville Amtrak station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Rockville Amtrak station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by train and metro is about 1 hr 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Harpers Ferry to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the FLORIDIAN train from the Miami station near Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Harpers Ferry and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the train at the Rockville Amtrak station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

  • When is the last train from Harpers Ferry to Alexandria, VA?

    The last train from Harpers Ferry in Jefferson County to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria is the Floridian line. It leaves the Harpers Ferry Amtrak station at 6:36 AM.

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