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

From Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA by bus and metro

To get from Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE metro from Potomac Yard 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 42 min. The ride fare is $5.85.

42min$5.85
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Bus - 401401
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Potomac Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Yard
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    15 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 Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA by bus and metro via BLUE and 322

To get from Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, take the BLUE metro from Potomac Yard 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 $5.35.

49min$5.35
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Potomac Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Yard
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    15 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 Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA

The distance between Potomac Yard, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 12.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potomac Yard 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 Potomac Yard

Potomac Yard is located at Potomac Yard, Fairfax County and the nearest public transit station is Crystal City.

Metro stations close to Potomac Yard:

  • Crystal City
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Metrorail Station
  • King Street-Old Town

Train stations close to Potomac Yard:

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Potomac Yard:

  • Potomac Yard-Vt Metro (Bay A)
  • Potomac Yard-Vt Metro (Bay B)
  • Potomac Yard

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

Related Routes

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

To get from Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, take the BLUE metro from Potomac Yard 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 $5.35.

49min$5.35
Metro - BLUE
Bus - 322322
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Potomac Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Potomac Yard
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    15 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 Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Bus line 322, Bus line 401.

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

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

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Potomac Yard in Alexandria and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by metro and bus is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Potomac Yard in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Potomac Yard 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 Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA?

    The first metro from Potomac Yard in Alexandria to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County is Blue. It leaves the Potomac Yard station at 7:10 PM.

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

    The ride from Potomac Yard to Springfield, VA costs $5.85.

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