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

From Alexandria to Frederick by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 515 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Frederick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

129min$5.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/9 Downtown Frederick Marc Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alexandria to Frederick by bus and metro via BLUE, RED and 515

To get from Alexandria to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the BLUE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 515 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Frederick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.15.

133min$5.15
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    23 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/9 Downtown Frederick Marc Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Frederick

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Frederick, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 55.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Frederick 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+Bay B.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • King Street-Old Town
  • Braddock Road Metro
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Rd Station+Bay B
  • Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C
  • Braddock Rd Station

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

Frederick is located at Frederick, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station).

Train stations close to Frederick:

  • Monocacy

Bus stations close to Frederick:

  • Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
  • Frederick
  • East Street at Transit Center

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alexandria to Frederick by bus and metro via BLUE, RED and 515

To get from Alexandria to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the BLUE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 515 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Frederick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.15.

133min$5.15
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    23 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/9 Downtown Frederick Marc Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    58 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED, Bus line 515.

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

    The alternative route takes 133 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line RED, Bus line 515.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Frederick 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 2 hr 9 min.

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

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Braddock Road Metro station near Alexandria to Mount Vernon Square station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Mount Vernon Square station near Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Braddock Road Metro station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Mount Vernon Square stop, which is closest to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Frederick costs $5.10.

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