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

From Germantown to Alexandria, VA by metro and train

To get from Germantown to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Germantown 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 29 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

89min$7.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville
    17 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 Germantown to Alexandria, VA by metro and train via MARC, RED and BLUE

To get from Germantown to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Germantown 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 31 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

91min$7.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville
    17 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 Germantown to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Germantown, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 34.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Germantown 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 Germantown

Germantown is located at Germantown, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride.

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride
  • Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr
  • Mateny Hill Rd & Summit Ridge

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Braddock Road Metro.

Metro stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • King + S Columbus St
  • King St + N Columbus St
  • King St + S Washington St

Related Routes

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

To get from Germantown to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Germantown 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 31 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

91min$7.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Germantown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Germantown
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rockville
    17 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 Germantown to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct train between Germantown 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 29 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Union Station station near Germantown 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 Germantown to Alexandria, VA by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Germantown in Montgomery County and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by train and metro is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Germantown 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 Germantown to Alexandria, VA?

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

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