How to get from Alexandria to Tidal Basin by metro?

Alexandria to Tidal Basin - Metro Schedule

The BLUE metro from Alexandria to Tidal Basin runs from 5:15 AM to 11:38 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 54 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria to Tidal Basin by metro

Take one direct metro from Alexandria to Tidal Basin in Washington: take the BLUE metro from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to Smithsonian Metrorail station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $3.85. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Tidal Basin on the Moovit app.

54min$3.85
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Tidal Basin
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 - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Smithsonian Metrorail
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tidal Basin
    Walk to
    Tidal Basin
    Washington
    1.23 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Tidal Basin

The distance between Alexandria, Washington and Tidal Basin, Washington is approximately 11.8 mi, which can typically be traveled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Tidal Basin by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Alexandria to Tidal Basin

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Tidal Basin?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Tidal Basin?

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Tidal Basin in Washington in 54 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Tidal Basin?

    The BLUE metro line goes from Smithsonian Metrorail station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Tidal Basin station near Tidal Basin in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Tidal Basin by metro?

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Tidal Basin in Washington by metro is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Tidal Basin?

    Get on the BLUE metro from the Smithsonian Metrorail station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Alexandria and Tidal Basin?

    Get off the metro at the Tidal Basin station, which is closest to Tidal Basin in Washington.

  • When is the first train from Alexandria to Tidal Basin?

    The first train from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Tidal Basin in Washington is Fredericksburg Line. It leaves the Alexandria station at 2:01 AM.

  • When is the first metro from Alexandria to Tidal Basin?

    The first metro from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Tidal Basin in Washington is Yellow. It leaves the Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station at 1:05 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Alexandria to Tidal Basin?

    The ride from Alexandria to Tidal Basin costs $3.85.

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