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

By bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Colesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 10 bus from Twinbrook Station & Bay C - East station to Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

98min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    20 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Twinbrook Metro Station
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Twinbrook Station & Bay C - East
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Hillandale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 10

To get from Alexandria to Colesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 10 bus from Glenmont Station & Bay E station to Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

94min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Glenmont
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenmont Station & Bay E
    ID 29188
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Hillandale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Colesville

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Colesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 29.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Colesville 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.

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 Colesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Colesville is located at Colesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh.

Bus stations close to Colesville:

  • Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
  • Randolph Rd & Colesville United Met
  • Randolph Rd & Vital Wy

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL BLUE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 10

To get from Alexandria to Colesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 10 bus from Glenmont Station & Bay E station to Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

94min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 1010
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Glenmont
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Glenmont Station & Bay E
    ID 29188
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Hillandale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
    Ride to bus station
    Randolph Rd & Colesville United Meh
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 10.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Colesville 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 1 hr 38 min.

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

    The METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro line goes from Mount Vernon Square station near Alexandria to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Colesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Colesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from the Mount Vernon Square station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop, which is closest to Colesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Colesville costs $7.00.

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