How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA - Metro Schedule

The SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA runs from 5:24 AM to 11:06 PM, with departures every 15-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 12 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport 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 12 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

72min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    41 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Station (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    60 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
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Washington Dulles International Airport and Alexandria, VA is approximately 32.58 mi, which can typically be traveled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles International Airport 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 Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA

To check the bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles International Airport) 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles International Airport and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station near Washington Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County to King Street-Old Town station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria, VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles International Airport to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station near Washington Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Washington Dulles International Airport and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the metro at the King Street-Old Town stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Washington Dulles International Airport to Alexandria, VA costs $7.25.

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