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

From Frederick to Alexandria, VA by bus and train

To get from Frederick to Alexandria, VA 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 PALMETTO train and finally take the 30 bus from King St + Sunset Dr station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus and train schedule from Frederick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

124min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Bus - 3030
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 - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St + Sunset Dr
    ID 4000040
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Frederick to Alexandria, VA by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0164, PALMETTO and KST

To get from Frederick to Alexandria, VA 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 PALMETTO train and finally take the KST bus from King St-Old Town Station (Bay E) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Frederick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Bus - KSTKST
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 - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay E)
    ID 4001122
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - KSTKST
    Wait for bus
    KST
    City Hall/Market Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    7 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 and Alexandria, VA is approximately 50.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Frederick to Alexandria, VA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Frederick to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and train schedule from Frederick to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Frederick) and destination (Alexandria, VA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Frederick to Alexandria, VA by bus and train via GREYHOUND US0164, PALMETTO and KST

To get from Frederick to Alexandria, VA 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 PALMETTO train and finally take the KST bus from King St-Old Town Station (Bay E) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The bus and train schedule from Frederick may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

125min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREYHOUND US0164GREYHOUND US0164
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Bus - KSTKST
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 - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay E)
    ID 4001122
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - KSTKST
    Wait for bus
    KST
    City Hall/Market Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    7 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 124 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Train line PALMETTO, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line GREYHOUND US0164, Train line PALMETTO, Bus line KST.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 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 one bus line and one train line till Baltimore Downtown Bus Station station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Frederick and Alexandria, VA by bus and train is about 2 hr 4 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 stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

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