How to get from Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA by metro and train?

From Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA by metro and train

To get from Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the ACELA train from Baltimore Penn Station station to Union Station 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 30 min. The metro and train schedule from Charles St & Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

90min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Baltimore Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    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
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 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 Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Charles St & Penn Station and Alexandria, VA is approximately 47.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charles St & Penn Station 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 Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct train between Charles St & Penn Station 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 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA?

    The ACELA train line goes from Baltimore Penn Station near Charles St & Penn Station in Baltimore to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Union Station near Alexandria, VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charles St & Penn Station to Alexandria, VA by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Charles St & Penn Station and Alexandria, VA by train and metro is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Charles St & Penn Station to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Baltimore Penn Station near Charles St & Penn Station in Baltimore.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Charles St & Penn Station and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the train at the Union Station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

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