How to get from Alexandria to Springfield, VA by bus and metro?

From Alexandria to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 322 bus and finally take the 401 bus from Commerce St @ Brandon Ave station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

43min$5.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
    ID 1184
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    322 Franconia- Springfield Via Kingstowne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commerce St @ Brandon Ave
    ID 1655
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    190 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alexandria to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via BLUE and 322

To get from Alexandria to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, take the BLUE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Next, take the 322 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F station to Backlick Rd And Highland St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

49min$4.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
    ID 1184
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    322 Franconia- Springfield Via Kingstowne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Highland St
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Springfield, VA

The distance between Alexandria, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 10.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Springfield, VA by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alexandria

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre).

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
  • Potomac Yard
  • Braddock Road Metro

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre)
  • King St-Old Town Metro (Bay A)
  • King Street-Old Town+Bay B

Public transit stations close to Springfield, VA, Fairfax County

Springfield, VA is located at Springfield, VA, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Amherst Ave And Essex Ave.

Metro stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro

Train stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
  • Backlick Road Station

Bus stations close to Springfield, VA:

  • Amherst Ave And Essex Ave
  • Backlick Rd And Essex Ave
  • Amherst Ave & Cumberland Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alexandria to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via BLUE and 322

To get from Alexandria to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, take the BLUE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Next, take the 322 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F station to Backlick Rd And Highland St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.50.

49min$4.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
    ID 1184
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    322 Franconia- Springfield Via Kingstowne
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Highland St
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 322, Bus line 401.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Springfield, VA?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 322.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Springfield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Springfield, VA?

    The BLUE metro line goes from King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria in Alexandria to Franconia-Springfield station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Franconia-Springfield station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Springfield, VA by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Alexandria and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the BLUE metro from the King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and Springfield, VA?

    Get off the metro at the Franconia-Springfield stop, which is closest to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • When is the first metro from Alexandria to Springfield, VA?

    The first metro from Alexandria in Alexandria to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County is Blue. It leaves the King Street-Old Town station at 7:14 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Alexandria to Springfield, VA?

    The ride from Alexandria to Springfield, VA costs $5.00.

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