How to get from Alexandria to Union Square by metro?

Alexandria to Union Square - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Alexandria to Union Square runs from 5:17 AM to 11:11 PM, with departures every 10-15 min. The trip takes about 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria to Union Square by metro

Take one direct metro from Alexandria to Union Square in Washington: take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $3.70. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

30min$3.70
Metro - YELLOW
Walk to Union Square
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
    Mt Vernon Sq
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    Union Square, Washington City, DC 89801, USA
    0.53 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Union Square

The distance between Alexandria, Washington and Union Square, Washington is approximately 7.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Union Square 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 Union Square

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

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Union Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Union Square in Washington in 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Union Square?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from L'Enfant Plaza station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Union Square station near Union Square in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Union Square by metro?

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Union Square in Washington by metro is about 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Union Square?

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the L'Enfant Plaza station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and Union Square?

    Get off the metro at the Union Square station, which is closest to Union Square in Washington.

  • When is the first train from Alexandria to Union Square?

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

  • When is the last metro from Alexandria to Union Square?

    The last metro from Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Union Square in Washington is the Yellow line. It leaves the Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station at 7:27 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Alexandria to Union Square?

    The ride from Alexandria to Union Square costs $3.70.

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