How to get from Alexandria to Bethesda by metro?

From Alexandria to Bethesda by metro

To get from Alexandria to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the RED metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $4.60.

47min$4.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
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
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alexandria to Bethesda by metro via BLUE and RED

To get from Alexandria to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the BLUE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Metro Center station. Next, take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.65.

49min$4.65
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
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
    Metro Center
    23 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Bethesda

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 16.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Bethesda by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alexandria

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Braddock Rd Station+Bay B.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
  • Potomac Yard

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Rd Station+Bay B
  • Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C
  • Braddock Rd Station

Public transit stations close to Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda Station+Bay A.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Friendship Heights

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Station+Bay A
  • Montgomery Av+Waverly St
  • Bethesda

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alexandria to Bethesda by metro via BLUE and RED

To get from Alexandria to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the BLUE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Metro Center station. Next, take the RED metro from Metro Center station to Bethesda Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.65.

49min$4.65
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - RED
Walk to Bethesda
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
    Metro Center
    23 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Bethesda Metro Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

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

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Braddock Road Metro station near Alexandria to Mount Vernon Square station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Mount Vernon Square station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro is about 47 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW 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 Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Mount Vernon Square station, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Bethesda costs $4.60.

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