How to get from Alexandria to Arlington, Va by bus and metro?

From Alexandria to Arlington, Va by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Arlington, Va in Arlington County, take the BLUE metro from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, take the A58 bus from Rosslyn+Bay C station to Wilson Bl+Pierce St N station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $4.30. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Arlington, Va on the Moovit app.

30min$4.30
Metro - BLUE
Bus - A58A58
Walk to Arlington, Va
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosslyn+Bay C
    ID 6001346
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - A58A58
    Wait for bus
    A58
    West To Ballston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wilson Bl+Pierce St N
    ID 6000697
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington, Va
    Walk to
    Arlington, Va
    1731 Wilson Blvd.
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Arlington, Va

The distance between Alexandria, Arlington County and Arlington, Va, Arlington County is approximately 7.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Arlington, Va by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Arlington County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Alexandria to Arlington, Va

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line A58.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Arlington, Va?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Arlington, Va?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Rosslyn+Bay C station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rosslyn+Bay C station near Arlington, Va in Arlington County.

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Arlington, Va in Arlington County by metro and bus is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Arlington, Va?

    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, Va?

    Get off the metro at the Rosslyn+Bay C stop, which is closest to Arlington, Va in Arlington County.

  • When is the first metro from Alexandria to Arlington, Va?

    The first metro from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Arlington, Va in Arlington County 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, Va?

    The ride from Alexandria to Arlington, Va costs $4.30.

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