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, take the BLUE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. Next, take the 401 bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station to Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

44min$4.50
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
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
    280 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 E
    ID 1183
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 401401
    Wait for bus
    401
    401 Tysons West Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Backlick Rd And Floyd Ave
    20 min
  • 7
    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 50 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

50min$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
    280 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 10.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Alexandria to Springfield, VA

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

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 50 min. The ride fare is $4.50. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

50min$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
    280 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 44 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 401.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 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 one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 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 Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Franconia-Springfield Metro 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 44 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 Metro 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 8:07 PM.

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Springfield, VA costs $4.50.

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