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

From Laurel to Alexandria,VA by metro and train

To get from Laurel to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the MARC train from Laurel station to Greenbelt station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from Greenbelt station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $6.50. The metro and train schedule from Laurel may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

74min$6.50
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Laurel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Laurel
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Greenbelt
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Greenbelt
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Laurel to Alexandria,VA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Laurel station to Union Station 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 35 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The metro and train schedule from Laurel may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

95min$8.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Laurel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Laurel
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    5 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
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Laurel to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Laurel and Alexandria,VA is approximately 28.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Laurel 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 Laurel to Alexandria,VA

To check the metro and train schedule from Laurel to Alexandria,VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Laurel) 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.

Related Routes

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

To get from Laurel to Alexandria,VA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Laurel station to Union Station 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 35 min. The ride fare is $8.00. The metro and train schedule from Laurel may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

95min$8.00
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Laurel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Laurel
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    5 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
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Laurel to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct train between Laurel and Alexandria,VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Washington station near Laurel in Prince George's County to Greenbelt station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Greenbelt station near Alexandria,VA.

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

    The total travel time between Laurel and Alexandria,VA by train and metro is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Washington station near Laurel in Prince George's County.

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

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

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

    The ride from Laurel to Alexandria,VA costs $6.50.

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