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

From Riverdale to Alexandria,VA by bus, metro and train

To get from Riverdale to Alexandria,VA you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the MARC train from Riverdale station to College Park station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 34 bus from E Glebe Rd + Potomac Av station to Gibbon St + S Payne St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Riverdale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

79min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3434
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Park
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    College Park-U Of Md
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Potomac Yard
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Glebe Rd + Potomac Av
    ID 4001111
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Lee Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Gibbon St + S Payne St
    ID 4000708
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Riverdale to Alexandria,VA by metro and train

To get from Riverdale to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the MARC train from Riverdale station to College Park station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from College Park-U Of Md station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Riverdale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

66min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Park
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    College Park-U Of Md
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    41 min
  • 7
    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 Riverdale to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Riverdale and Alexandria,VA is approximately 21.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale to Alexandria,VA by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Riverdale to Alexandria,VA

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

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From Riverdale to Alexandria,VA by metro and train

To get from Riverdale to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the MARC train from Riverdale station to College Park station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from College Park-U Of Md station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Riverdale may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

66min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Riverdale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Riverdale
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Baltimore Camden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    College Park
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    College Park-U Of Md
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    41 min
  • 7
    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 Riverdale to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 34.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Baltimore Camden station near Riverdale in Prince George's County to College Park station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till College Park station near Alexandria,VA.

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

    The total travel time between Riverdale and Alexandria,VA by train, metro and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Baltimore Camden station near Riverdale in Prince George's County.

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

    Get off the train at the College Park stop, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

  • When is the first metro from Riverdale to Alexandria,VA?

    The first metro from Riverdale in Prince George's County to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria is Yellow. It leaves the Hyattsville Crossing Metro Station station at 1:10 AM.

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