How to get from Herndon to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Herndon to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Herndon to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Herndon station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Station (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Herndon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

76min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Herndon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3030
    Wait for bus
    30
    Braddock Road Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King St + S Fayette St
    ID 4000875
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Herndon to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Herndon to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Herndon station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Herndon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

74min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Herndon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 6
    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 Herndon to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Herndon and Alexandria, VA is approximately 28.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herndon to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Herndon to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Herndon to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Herndon) and destination (Alexandria, VA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and metro schedules.

Related Routes

From Herndon to Alexandria, VA by metro

To get from Herndon to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Herndon station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the BLUE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Herndon may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

74min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Herndon

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Herndon
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    36 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Alexandria, VA
    Walk to
    Alexandria, VA
    880 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Herndon to Alexandria, VA?

    The SILVER metro line goes from New Carrollton station near Herndon in Fairfax County to Rosslyn Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Rosslyn Metro Station station near Alexandria, VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Herndon to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Herndon and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the SILVER metro from the New Carrollton station near Herndon in Fairfax County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Rosslyn Metro Station stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Herndon to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Herndon to Alexandria, VA costs $7.25.

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