How to get from Alexandria to Arlington by metro?

From Alexandria to Arlington by metro

Take one direct metro from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD: take the BLUE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $3.80. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Arlington on the Moovit app.

21min$3.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    20 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alexandria to Arlington by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Crystal City station. Next, take the 43 bus from S Bell St Sb at Crystal City Station Bay A station to Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Arlington on the Moovit app.

25min$2.90
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 4343
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Crystal City
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Bell St Sb at Crystal City Station Bay A
    ID 6001378
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Court House
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS
    ID 6001357
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Arlington

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 7.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Arlington by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Alexandria to Arlington

To check the metro schedule from Alexandria to Arlington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alexandria) and destination (Arlington), 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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From Alexandria to Arlington by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Crystal City station. Next, take the 43 bus from S Bell St Sb at Crystal City Station Bay A station to Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $2.90. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Arlington on the Moovit app.

25min$2.90
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - 4343
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Crystal City
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Bell St Sb at Crystal City Station Bay A
    ID 6001378
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Court House
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson Blvd Wb @ N Moore St FS
    ID 6001357
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Arlington?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Metro line BLUE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Arlington?

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, there is a direct metro going from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 21 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Braddock Road Metro station near Alexandria to Largo station near Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro?

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Braddock Road Metro station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Largo station, which is closest to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the last metro from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The last metro from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Blue line. It leaves the Braddock Road Metro station at 7:39 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Alexandria to Arlington?

    The ride from Alexandria to Arlington costs $3.80.

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