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

From Bethesda to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the LCL bus from Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln station to NW Western Av & NW 44th St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the YELLOW metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to King Street-Old Town station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Bethesda may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

73min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - LCLLCL
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln
    ID 2005579
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - LCLLCL
    Wait for bus
    LCL
    South To Friendship Hts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    NW Western Av & NW 44th St
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    15 min
  • 7
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Bethesda to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Bethesda and Alexandria, VA is approximately 17.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda 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 Bethesda to Alexandria, VA

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

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line LCL, Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bethesda and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA?

    The LCL bus line goes from Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln station near Bethesda in Montgomery County to NW Western Av & NW 44th St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till NW Western Av & NW 44th St station near Alexandria, VA.

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Alexandria, VA by bus and metro is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bethesda to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the LCL bus from the Wisconsin Av+Montgomery Ln stop near Bethesda in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bethesda and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the bus at the NW Western Av & NW 44th St station, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA costs $3.25.

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