How to get from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA by metro?

From Metro Center to Alexandria,VA by metro

Take one direct metro from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria: take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $4.40. The metro schedule from Metro Center may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

45min$4.40
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA by metro via ORANGE and YELLOW

To get from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the ORANGE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The metro schedule from Metro Center may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

46min$2.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 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 Metro Center to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Metro Center and Alexandria,VA is approximately 10.82 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Center 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 Metro Center to Alexandria,VA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA by metro via ORANGE and YELLOW

To get from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the ORANGE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, take the YELLOW metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The metro schedule from Metro Center may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

46min$2.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 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 Metro Center to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Metro line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Metro line ORANGE, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Metro Center in Washington to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria in 45 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Metro Center station near Metro Center in Washington to King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Metro Center and Alexandria,VA by metro is about 45 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Metro Center station near Metro Center in Washington.

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

    Get off the metro at the King Street-Old Town station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

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

    The first metro from Metro Center in Washington to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria is Blue. It leaves the Metro Center station at 1:21 AM.

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

    The ride from Metro Center to Alexandria,VA costs $4.40.

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