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

From Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA by metro and train

To get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Rockville 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 20 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

80min$7.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Gaithersburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville
    7 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    30 min
  • 6
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 8
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA by metro and train via MARC, RED and BLUE

To get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Rockville 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 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

85min$7.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Gaithersburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville
    7 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 6
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 8
    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 Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Gaithersburg, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 29.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is located at Gaithersburg, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave.

Metro stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • Washington Grove
  • Metropolitan Grove Marc Eb
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Gaithersburg:

  • S Frederick Ave & Summit Ave
  • Old Towne Ave & Fulks Corner Ave
  • S Frederick Ave & Cedar Ave

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is King St + Patrick St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
  • Huntington

Train stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • King St + Patrick St
  • King St + N Patrick St
  • King St + S Fayette St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA by metro and train via MARC, RED and BLUE

To get from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Gaithersburg station to Rockville 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 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

85min$7.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Gaithersburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gaithersburg
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville
    7 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 min
  • 6
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 8
    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 Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct train between Gaithersburg 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 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA?

    The MARC train line goes from Union Station station near Gaithersburg in Montgomery County to Rockville station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Rockville station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Gaithersburg in Montgomery County and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by train and metro is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Union Station station near Gaithersburg in Montgomery County.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Gaithersburg to Alexandria, VA costs $7.00.

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