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 in Alexandria, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $4.70.

62min$4.70
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 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

Alternative route from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via RED, BLUE and 30

To get from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

66min$4.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 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 Bethesda to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Bethesda, Alexandria and Alexandria, VA, Alexandria is approximately 17.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 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.

Public transit stations close to Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Alexandria and the nearest public transit station is Montgomery Av+Waverly St.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Friendship Heights
  • Tenleytown Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Montgomery Av+Waverly St
  • Bethesda+Bay B
  • Bethesda Station & Bay H

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 + N Washington 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 + N Washington St
  • S Washington St & King St (Rt 7)
  • N Washington St & King St (Rt 7)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro via RED, BLUE and 30

To get from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the 30 bus from King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F) station to King St + S Fayette St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

66min$4.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 3030
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    17 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    King St-Old Town Metro (Bay F)
    ID 4001123
    40 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 30.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE, Bus line 30.

  • Is there a direct metro between Bethesda 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 2 min.

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

    The RED metro line goes from Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Montgomery County to Glenmont station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Glenmont station near Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda in Montgomery County and Alexandria, VA in Alexandria by metro and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the RED metro from the Bethesda Metro Station station near Bethesda in Montgomery County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Glenmont stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA in Alexandria.

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

    The ride from Bethesda to Alexandria, VA costs $4.70.

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