How to get from Alexandria to Penn Station by metro and train?

Alexandria to Penn Station - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Alexandria to Penn Station runs from 5:05 AM to 11:40 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 11 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria to Penn Station by metro and train

To get from Alexandria to Penn Station in Baltimore, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one train 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 ACELA train from Union Station station to Baltimore Penn Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The metro and train schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Penn Station on the Moovit app.

71min$5.10
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Penn Station
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
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Union Station
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Penn Station
    Walk to
    Penn Station
    1515 N Charles St
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Penn Station

The distance between Alexandria, Baltimore and Penn Station, Baltimore is approximately 48.96 mi, which can typically be traveled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Penn Station by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Baltimore – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro And Train schedule from Alexandria to Penn Station

To check the metro and train schedule from Alexandria to Penn Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alexandria) and destination (Penn Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, 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 metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Penn Station?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED, Train line ACELA.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Penn Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one train line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Penn Station?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line till Union Station near Penn Station in Baltimore.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Penn Station by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Penn Station in Baltimore by metro and train is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Penn Station?

    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 traveling between Alexandria and Penn Station?

    Get off the metro at the Union Station, which is closest to Penn Station in Baltimore.

  • How much is the total metro and train fare from Alexandria to Penn Station?

    The ride from Alexandria to Penn Station costs $5.10.

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