How to get from Alexandria to Chester by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Alexandria to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Alexandria station to New Carrollton, Md station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 921 bus and finally take the 3 bus from Church Circle & School St. station to Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 22 min.

262min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 921921
Bus - 33
Leaves from Alexandria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alexandria
    0.74 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton, Md
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay C
    ID 3001549
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 921921
    Wait for bus
    921
    Afternoon Service
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St. & Calvert St
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Church Circle & School St.
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Annapolis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester)
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester)
    45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Alexandria to Chester

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Chester, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 57.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 262 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Chester by bus and train, 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+Bus Bay B.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Rd Station+Bus Bay B
  • Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C
  • Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay D

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

Chester is located at Chester, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester).

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester)

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 262 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 921, Bus line 3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 22 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Alexandria station near Alexandria to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Boston station near Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 4 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Alexandria station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

Real-Time Arrivals, Schedules, Maps & More