How to get from Rockville to Alexandria,VA by metro?

From Rockville to Alexandria,VA by metro

To get from Rockville to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Rockville station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, 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 ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

70min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Rockville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rockville
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    30 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rockville to Alexandria,VA by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Rockville to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Rockville station to Metro Center station. Next, 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 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

74min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Rockville

Step by Step

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

The distance between Rockville and Alexandria,VA is approximately 24.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rockville to Alexandria,VA by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Rockville to Alexandria,VA

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

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Alternative route from Rockville to Alexandria,VA by metro via RED and BLUE

To get from Rockville to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the RED metro from Rockville station to Metro Center station. Next, 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 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Rockville may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

74min$7.25
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Rockville

Step by Step

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

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

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rockville and Alexandria,VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rockville to Alexandria,VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Glenmont station near Rockville in Montgomery County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria,VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rockville to Alexandria,VA by metro?

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

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rockville to get to Alexandria,VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Glenmont station near Rockville in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rockville and Alexandria,VA?

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

  • How much is the metro fare from Rockville to Alexandria,VA?

    The ride from Rockville to Alexandria,VA costs $7.25.

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