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

From Alexandria to Fairfax by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the BLUE metro from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the GOLD 2 bus from Vienna Metro North Bay E station to Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Fairfax on the Moovit app.

75min$4.80
Metro - BLUE
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
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 - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay E
    ID 1004
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 2
    Vienna Metro North Bay E
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct
    Ride to bus station
    Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Fairfax

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 24.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Fairfax 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 Fairfax

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line ORANGE, Bus line GOLD 2.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Fairfax 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 15 min.

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

    The BLUE metro line goes from Rosslyn Metro Station near Alexandria to Vienna Metro Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Vienna Metro Station near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Rosslyn Metro Station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Vienna Metro Station, which is closest to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Fairfax costs $4.80.

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