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 10 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The metro schedule from Herndon may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Alexandria,VA on the Moovit app.

70min$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
    34 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    18 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 and Alexandria,VA is approximately 28.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 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.

Metro schedule from Herndon to Alexandria,VA

To check the 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 metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 70 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 in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

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

    The SILVER metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station station near Herndon in Fairfax County to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria,VA.

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

    The total travel time between Herndon and Alexandria,VA by metro is about 1 hr 10 min.

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

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station 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 King Street-Old Town station, which is closest to Alexandria,VA.

  • 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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