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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 in Alexandria, take the CITYLINK SILVER bus from Charles St & Fayette St station to Charles St & Penn Station Nb station. Next, take the CAROLINIAN train from Baltimore Penn Station station to Alexandria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $2.50. 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.

166min$2.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK SILVERCITYLINK SILVER
Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Charles St & Fayette St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles St & Fayette St
    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 - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
    Wait for train
    CAROLINIAN
    Charlotte
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    132 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria,VA by bus and train via 702 and CAROLINIAN

To get from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the 702 bus from Charles Center Metro station to Charles St & Penn Station station. Next, take the CAROLINIAN train from Baltimore Penn Station station to Alexandria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $0.50. 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.

172min$0.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 702
702
Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Charles Center Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles Center Metro
    ID charcent
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 702702
    Wait for bus
    702
    Mount Vernon- Students Only
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station
    ID charpenn
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
    Wait for train
    CAROLINIAN
    Charlotte
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    132 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.79 mi • 17 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 49.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 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.

Alternative route from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria,VA by bus and train via 702 and CAROLINIAN

To get from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the 702 bus from Charles Center Metro station to Charles St & Penn Station station. Next, take the CAROLINIAN train from Baltimore Penn Station station to Alexandria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $0.50. 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.

172min$0.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 702
702
Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
Walk to Alexandria,VA
Leaves from Charles Center Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Charles Center Metro
    ID charcent
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 702702
    Wait for bus
    702
    Mount Vernon- Students Only
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Charles St & Penn Station
    ID charpenn
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - CAROLINIANCAROLINIAN
    Wait for train
    CAROLINIAN
    Charlotte
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    132 min
  • 7
    Walk to Alexandria,VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria,VA
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK SILVER, Train line CAROLINIAN.

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

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 702, Train line CAROLINIAN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

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

    The CITYLINK SILVER bus line goes from Charles St & Fayette St station near Charles Center Metro in Baltimore to Morgan State Univ station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Morgan State Univ 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 46 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 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 Morgan State Univ station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

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

    The ride from Charles Center Metro to Alexandria,VA costs $2.50.