How to get from Alexandria to Arlington by metro?

Alexandria to Arlington - Metro Schedule

The BLUE metro from Alexandria to Arlington runs from 5:15 AM to 11:38 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 20 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 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.

20min$3.80
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 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
    40 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 7.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 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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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Metro line BLUE.

  • 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 20 min.

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

    The BLUE metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station near Alexandria to Arlington 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 20 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 Rosslyn 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 Arlington station, which is closest to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The first metro from Alexandria to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Blue. It leaves the Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station at 1:15 AM.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Arlington costs $3.80.

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