How to get from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA by bus, light rail and train?

From Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA by bus, light rail and train

To get from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line: take the LIGHT RAILLINK light rail from Patapsco station to Bwi Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SHUTTLE bus and finally take the PALMETTO train from Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md station to Alexandria station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

145min$3.00
Light Rail - LIGHT RAILLINKLIGHT RAILLINK
Bus - SHUTTLESHUTTLE
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Patapsco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Patapsco Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - LIGHT RAILLINKLIGHT RAILLINK
    Wait for light rail
    LIGHT RAILLINK
    Bwi Airport
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Bwi Airport
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Off-Site Parking Pick-Up (Zone 4)
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SHUTTLESHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    SHUTTLE
    Bwi Marc/Amtrak Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bwi Amtrak/Marc Station
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bwi Thurgood Marshall Airport, Md
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    0.67 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA by light rail and train

To get from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the LIGHT RAILLINK light rail from Patapsco station to University Of Baltimore / Mt. Royal 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 19 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

139min$3.00
Light Rail - LIGHT RAILLINKLIGHT RAILLINK
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Patapsco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Patapsco Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - LIGHT RAILLINKLIGHT RAILLINK
    Wait for light rail
    LIGHT RAILLINK
    Hunt Valley
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University Of Baltimore / Mt. Royal
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    37 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 Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Patapsco Station, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 46.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Patapsco Station

Patapsco Station is located at Patapsco Station, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3.

Bus stations close to Patapsco Station:

  • Patapsco Light Rail Station Bay 3
  • Patapsco Ave & Marmenco Ct FS Eb
  • Patapsco Ave & Marmenco Ct Opp Wb

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, VA, Alexandria

Alexandria, VA is located at Alexandria, VA, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is King St + N Patrick St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
  • King Street-Old Town

Train stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria, VA:

  • King St + N Patrick St
  • King St + N Fayette St
  • King + S Columbus St

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From Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA by light rail and train

To get from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the LIGHT RAILLINK light rail from Patapsco station to University Of Baltimore / Mt. Royal 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 19 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

139min$3.00
Light Rail - LIGHT RAILLINKLIGHT RAILLINK
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Patapsco

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Patapsco Station
  • 2
    Light Rail - LIGHT RAILLINKLIGHT RAILLINK
    Wait for light rail
    LIGHT RAILLINK
    Hunt Valley
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    University Of Baltimore / Mt. Royal
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    37 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Light Rail line LIGHT RAILLINK, Bus line SHUTTLE, Train line PALMETTO.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA?

    The alternative route takes 139 minutes, using Light Rail line LIGHT RAILLINK, Train line ACELA, Train line PALMETTO.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Patapsco Station and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA?

    The LIGHT RAILLINK light rail line goes from Bwi Airport station near Patapsco Station in Baltimore County to Bwi Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bwi Airport station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA by light rail, bus and train?

    The total travel time between Patapsco Station in Baltimore County and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by light rail, bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Patapsco Station to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the LIGHT RAILLINK light rail from the Bwi Airport station near Patapsco Station in Baltimore County.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Patapsco Station and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the light rail at the Bwi Airport station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

  • How much is the total light rail, bus and train fare from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Patapsco Station to Alexandria, VA costs $3.00.

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