How to get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro?

From Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the RED metro from Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the 31 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 48 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Alexandria, VA on the Moovit app.

48min$2.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - RED
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 3131
Walk to Alexandria, VA
Leaves from Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    5 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Huntington
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    22 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 - 3131
    Wait for bus
    31
    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 Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA

The distance between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) and Alexandria, VA is approximately 11.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) 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 Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Metro line RED, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 31.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) and Alexandria, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA?

    The RED metro line goes from Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW station near Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria, VA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) and Alexandria, VA by metro and bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to get to Alexandria, VA?

    Get on the RED metro from the Dupont Circle - Connecticut Ave. & Q St. NW station near Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) and Alexandria, VA?

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop, which is closest to Alexandria, VA.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA?

    The ride from Washington Dc (Dupont Circle) to Alexandria, VA costs $2.75.

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