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

From Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA by metro and train

To get from Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Garrett Park station to Silver Spring 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 10 min. The metro and train schedule from Garrett Park may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

70min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Garrett Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garrett Park
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    17 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 Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA by metro and train via MARC, RED and BLUE

To get from Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Garrett Park station to Silver Spring 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 12 min. The metro and train schedule from Garrett Park may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

72min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Garrett Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garrett Park
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 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 Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Garrett Park and Alexandria, VA is approximately 22.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Garrett Park 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.

Metro And Train schedule from Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA

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

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

To get from Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Garrett Park station to Silver Spring 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 12 min. The metro and train schedule from Garrett Park may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

72min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Garrett Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Garrett Park
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 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 Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct train between Garrett Park 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 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Garrett Park to Alexandria, VA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Garrett Park and Alexandria, VA by train and metro is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Silver Spring station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

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