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

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 18 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

78min$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
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Herndon to Alexandria,VA by metro via SILVER and YELLOW

To get from Herndon to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Herndon 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 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

83min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
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
    L'Enfant Plaza
    47 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 Herndon to Alexandria,VA

The distance between Herndon, Alexandria and Alexandria,VA, Alexandria is approximately 28.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Herndon to Alexandria,VA by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Herndon

Herndon is located at Herndon, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Herndon Metro Bay E.

Metro stations close to Herndon:

  • Reston Town Center
  • Innovation Center
  • Wiehle-Reston

Bus stations close to Herndon:

  • Herndon Metro Bay E
  • Herndon Metro Station Passenger Dro
  • Herndon Metro Bay F

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 + S West St.

Metro stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town
  • Huntington

Train stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria,VA:

  • King St + S West St
  • Gibbon St + S Payne St
  • Gibbon St + S Henry St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Herndon to Alexandria,VA by metro via SILVER and YELLOW

To get from Herndon to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria, take the SILVER metro from Herndon 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 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $7.25.

83min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
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
    L'Enfant Plaza
    47 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 Herndon to Alexandria,VA?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line YELLOW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 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 till Rosslyn Metro Station station near Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Herndon in Fairfax County and Alexandria,VA in Alexandria by metro is about 1 hr 18 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 station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA in Alexandria.

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

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

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