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

From Frederick to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Frederick to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station to Washington Union Station 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 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 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

From Frederick to Alexandria, VA by bus and train

To get from Frederick to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station to Washington Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MANASSAS LINE train and finally take the 31 bus from King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Bus - 3131
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    325 Broad Run
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre)
    ID 4000040
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Braddock Road Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    6 min
  • 10
    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 Frederick to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Frederick, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 51.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frederick 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 Frederick

Frederick is located at Frederick, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Frederick County Division Of Housing.

Train stations close to Frederick:

  • Monocacy

Bus stations close to Frederick:

  • Frederick County Division Of Housing
  • South Carroll Street at East All Saints Street
  • East South Street at Water Street

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 & Prince St.

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:

  • Washington St & Prince St
  • King St + N Fayette St
  • King St + S Washington St

From Frederick to Alexandria, VA by bus and train

To get from Frederick to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station to Washington Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MANASSAS LINE train and finally take the 31 bus from King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 17 min.

137min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Bus - 3131
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0164
    Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    325 Broad Run
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre)
    ID 4000040
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    Braddock Road Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    6 min
  • 10
    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 Frederick to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 137 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Train line MANASSAS LINE, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct bus between Frederick and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Frederick to Alexandria, VA?

    The GREYHOUND US0164 bus line goes from Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) station near Frederick in Frederick to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Frederick in Frederick and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by bus and metro is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Frederick to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the GREYHOUND US0164 bus from the Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station) stop near Frederick in Frederick.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Frederick and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the bus at the Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.