How to get from Alexandria Union Station to Union Station by metro?

Alexandria Union Station to Union Station - Metro Schedule

The YELLOW metro from Alexandria Union Station to Union Station runs from 5:03 AM to 11:38 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 35 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria Union Station to Union Station by metro

To get from Alexandria Union Station to Union Station in Washington, take the YELLOW metro from King Street-Old Town 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 35 min. The ride fare is $4.90. The metro schedule from Alexandria Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

35min$4.90
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    21 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 Union Station to Union Station

The distance between Alexandria Union Station, Washington and Union Station, Washington is approximately 9.91 mi, which can typically be traveled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria Union Station 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 Union Station to Union Station

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

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 35 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria Union Station to Union Station?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Union Station in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria and Union Station in Washington by metro is about 35 min.

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

    Get on the YELLOW metro from the King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria.

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

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown station, which is closest to Union Station in Washington.

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

    The last train from Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria to Union Station in Washington is the Northeast Regional line. It leaves the Alexandria station at 1:09 PM.

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

    The ride from Alexandria Union Station to Union Station costs $4.90.

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