How to get from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA by bus and train?

From Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA by bus and train

To get from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the CITYLINK SILVER bus from Charles St & Fayette St Nb station to Charles St & Penn Station Nb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the PALMETTO train from Union Station station to Alexandria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The bus and train schedule from Charles Center Metro may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

150min
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Charles St & Fayette St Nb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Fayette St Nb
    ID 519
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK SILVER
    Morgan State Univ
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station Nb
    ID 531
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    39 min
  • 7
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Charles Center Metro and Alexandria, VA is approximately 49.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charles Center Metro 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 Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and train schedule from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Charles Center Metro) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK SILVER, Train line ACELA, Train line PALMETTO.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

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

    The CITYLINK SILVER bus line goes from Charles St & Fayette St Nb station near Charles Center Metro in Baltimore to Charles St & Penn Station Nb station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Charles St & Penn Station Nb station near Alexandria, VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria, VA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Charles Center Metro and Alexandria, VA by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the CITYLINK SILVER bus from the Charles St & Fayette St Nb stop near Charles Center Metro in Baltimore.

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

    Get off the bus at the Charles St & Penn Station Nb station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

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