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

By bus and train

To get from Alexandria to Essex 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 Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS N2471 bus and finally take the CITYLINK ORANGE bus from Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb station to Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
Walk to Essex
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
    Union Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS N2471FLIXBUS N2471
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS N2471
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lombard St & Ponca St FS Eb
    ID 10535
    680 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Bus - CITYLINK ORANGECITYLINK ORANGE
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK ORANGE
    Essex
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb
    ID 4527
    21 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By , bus and train

To get from Alexandria to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Alexandria station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 59 bus from Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb station to Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
FLIXBUS N2471NORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Essex
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
    Union Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    undefined - FLIXBUS N2471NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for
    FLIXBUS N2471
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb
    ID 1919
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Whispering Woods
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb
    ID 6515
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Essex

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 55.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Essex 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 Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Essex is located at Essex, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave Sb.

Train stations close to Essex:

  • Martin State Airport

Bus stations close to Essex:

  • Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave Sb
  • Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb
  • Back River Neck Rd & Evergreen Wy Sb

Related Routes

By , bus and train

To get from Alexandria to Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Alexandria station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the and finally take the 59 bus from Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb station to Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
FLIXBUS N2471NORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5959
Walk to Essex
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
    Union Station
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to
    Walk to
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    undefined - FLIXBUS N2471NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for
    FLIXBUS N2471
    New York City Chinatown (28 Allen St)
  • 6
    Ride to
    Ride to
    Baltimore (Ponca/Eastern Ave)
    ID 6GT
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eastern Ave & Anglesea St Eb
    ID 1919
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Whispering Woods
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stemmers Run Rd & Old Eastern Ave FS Nb
    ID 6515
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Essex
    Walk to
    Essex
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line FLIXBUS N2471, Bus line CITYLINK ORANGE.

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

    The alternative route takes 174 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line FLIXBUS N2471, Bus line 59.

  • Is there a direct train between Alexandria and Essex 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 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Essex in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

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

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

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