How to get from Alexandria to National Arboretum by bus and metro?

Alexandria to National Arboretum - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Alexandria to National Arboretum runs from 5:17 AM to 11:11 PM, with departures every 10-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 3 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria to National Arboretum by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to National Arboretum in Washington, 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 L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE metro and finally take the C41 bus from Stadium Armory Station & Bus Bay E station to Bladensburg Rd Ne+Rand Pl NE station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.70. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to National Arboretum on the Moovit app.

63min$4.70
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - BLUE
Bus - C41C41
Walk to National Arboretum
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
    Mt Vernon Sq
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Stadium-Armory
    8 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stadium Armory Station & Bus Bay E
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - C41C41
    Wait for bus
    C41
    North To W Hyattsville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bladensburg Rd Ne+Rand Pl NE
    ID 1001577
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to National Arboretum
    Walk to
    National Arboretum
    National Arboretum
    0.7 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to National Arboretum

The distance between Alexandria, Washington and National Arboretum, Washington is approximately 12.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to National Arboretum by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Alexandria to National Arboretum

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

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line BLUE, Bus line C41.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and National Arboretum?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to National Arboretum?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from L'Enfant Plaza station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Stadium-Armory station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Stadium-Armory station near National Arboretum in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to National Arboretum by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and National Arboretum in Washington by metro and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to National Arboretum?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the L'Enfant Plaza station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and National Arboretum?

    Get off the metro at the Stadium-Armory stop, which is closest to National Arboretum in Washington.

  • When is the first metro from Alexandria to National Arboretum?

    The first metro from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to National Arboretum in Washington is Blue. It leaves the Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station at 1:15 AM.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to National Arboretum costs $4.70.

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