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 Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. 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 & Metro Station station to Frederick Marc Station (Bus) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Frederick on the Moovit app.

127min$5.10
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
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 - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 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 & Metro Station
    ID 11915
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/9 Downtown Frederick Marc Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Frederick Marc Station (Bus)
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick Marc Station (Bus)
    ID 13713
    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 55.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 127 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Alexandria to Frederick

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

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, 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 7 min.

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

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Shady Grove 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 7 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 Gallery Place-Chinatown 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 Shady Grove 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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