How to get from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland by bus and metro?

From Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the YELLOW metro from King Street-Old Town station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 48 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay G station to Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $4.90.

65min$4.90
Walk to metro station
Metro - YELLOW
Metro - RED
Bus - 4848
Walk to Wheaton, Maryland
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    20 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay G
    ID 28218
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Rockville
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & University Bv
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wheaton, Maryland
    Walk to
    Wheaton, Maryland
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland by metro and train

To get from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the MANASSAS LINE train from Alexandria station to Union Station station. Next, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Wheaton Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $7.60.

64min$7.60
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Metro - RED
Walk to Wheaton, Maryland
Leaves from Alexandria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    332 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wheaton, Maryland
    Walk to
    Wheaton, Maryland
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland

The distance between Alexandria, Montgomery County and Wheaton, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 21.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alexandria

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre).

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
  • Potomac Yard
  • Braddock Road Metro

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • King St + Sunset Dr (Amtrak/Vre)
  • King St-Old Town Metro (Bay A)
  • King Street-Old Town+Bay B

Public transit stations close to Wheaton, Maryland, Montgomery County

Wheaton, Maryland is located at Wheaton, Maryland, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Georgia Av+Ennalls Av.

Metro stations close to Wheaton, Maryland:

  • Wheaton Metro Station
  • Forest Glen
  • Glenmont

Train stations close to Wheaton, Maryland:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Wheaton, Maryland:

  • Georgia Av+Ennalls Av
  • Georgia Av+University Bl
  • Veirs Mill Rd & W University Bv

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From Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland by metro and train

To get from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the MANASSAS LINE train from Alexandria station to Union Station station. Next, take the RED metro from Union Station station to Wheaton Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $7.60.

64min$7.60
Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
Metro - RED
Walk to Wheaton, Maryland
Leaves from Alexandria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Train - MANASSAS LINEMANASSAS LINE
    Wait for train
    MANASSAS LINE
    332 Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wheaton, Maryland
    Walk to
    Wheaton, Maryland
    520 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Metro line YELLOW, Metro line RED, Bus line 48.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Train line MANASSAS LINE, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and Wheaton, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland?

    The YELLOW metro line goes from King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria in Alexandria to Mount Vernon Square station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Mount Vernon Square station near Wheaton, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria in Alexandria and Wheaton, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to Wheaton, Maryland?

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

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and Wheaton, Maryland?

    Get off the metro at the Mount Vernon Square stop, which is closest to Wheaton, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland?

    The ride from Alexandria to Wheaton, Maryland costs $4.90.

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