How to get from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA by bus and train?

From Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA by bus and train

To get from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 75 bus from Bwi International Terminal Eb Upper Level station to Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the 30 bus from King St + Sunset Dr station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $2.50. The bus and train schedule from Bwi Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

219min$2.50
Bus - 7575
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Bwi International Terminal Eb Upper Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bwi Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Arundel Mills Shopping Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb
    ID 12461
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    188 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St + Sunset Dr
    ID 4000040
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 201 bus from Bwi International Terminal Wb Lower Level station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East 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 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and train schedule from Bwi Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

143min$3.00
Bus - 201201
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Bwi International Terminal Wb Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bwi Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/12 Gaithersburg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 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
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Public transit directions from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Bwi Airport and Alexandria, VA is approximately 40.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA

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

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From Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 201 bus from Bwi International Terminal Wb Lower Level station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East 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 2 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $3.00. The bus and train schedule from Bwi Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

143min$3.00
Bus - 201201
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Bwi International Terminal Wb Lower Level

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Bwi Airport
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/12 Gaithersburg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    34 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 75, Train line PALMETTO, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 201, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bwi Airport and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA?

    The 75 bus line goes from Arundel Mills Shopping Center station near Bwi Airport in Anne Arundel County to Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Bwi Airport and Alexandria, VA by bus and train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bwi Airport to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the 75 bus from the Arundel Mills Shopping Center stop near Bwi Airport in Anne Arundel County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bwi Airport and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the bus at the Bwi Marshall Marc Station Sb stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Bwi Airport to Alexandria, VA costs $2.50.

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