How to get from Alexandria to Union Station by metro?

Alexandria to Union Station - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Alexandria to Union Station runs from 5:17 AM to 11:11 PM, with departures every 10-15 min. The trip takes about 26 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria to Union Station by metro

To get from Alexandria to Union Station in Washington, take the YELLOW metro from Braddock Rd - North Side Braddock Rd. at West St. station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, take the RED metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min. The ride fare is $4.60. The metro schedule from Alexandria may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

26min$4.60
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
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
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    19 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station Union Station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Union Station

The distance between Alexandria, Washington and Union Station, Washington is approximately 9.11 mi, which can typically be traveled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Union Station 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 Station

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

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 26 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Union Station?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Union Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Union Station near Union Station in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Union Station in Washington by metro is about 26 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Alexandria and Union Station?

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Alexandria to Union Station costs $4.60.

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