How to get from Alexandria to Bethesda by bus and metro?

From Alexandria to Bethesda by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the LCL bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Wisconsin Av+East-West Hwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Bethesda on the Moovit app.

58min$5.10
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - LCLLCL
Walk to Bethesda
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 - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mt Vernon Sq
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Friendship Heights
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave.
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - LCLLCL
    Wait for bus
    LCL
    North To North Bethesda
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wisconsin Av+East-West Hwy
    ID 2005580
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bethesda
    Walk to
    Bethesda
    90 yd • 2 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 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Bethesda by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Alexandria to Bethesda

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED, Bus line LCL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria to Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. 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 and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 58 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 Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 Friendship Heights - East Side Wisconsin Ave., NW at Western Ave. stop, which is closest to Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Bethesda costs $5.10.

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