Free Trolley

Alexandria's Free King Street Trolley transports visitors from the Potomac River Waterfront to the King Street Metro!

Alexandria's popular Free King Street Trolley service is clean and green with an all-new fleet of hybrid trolleys. The new trolley, colorfully painted to recall trolleys of yesteryear, offers thoroughly modern amenities including a spacious, climate-controlled interior, bike racks and a quieter, smoother ride.  < Press Release>

The Free King Street Trolley runs every 15 minutes between N. Union Street and the King Street Metro station from 11:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. daily, with 20 stops for hopping on and off to explore more than 180 shops, restaurants and attractions found along Old Town's main thoroughfare.

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Hop Aboard The Free King Street Trolley

Discover a convenient, environmentally friendly and fun way to get around Old Town Alexandria. The Free King Street Trolley transports riders between the King Street Metrorail Station and the Potomac River waterfront. The trolley runs daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10:15 p.m. every 15 minutes. With 20 stops for hopping on and off, explore the shops, restaurants and attractions found along Alexandria's historic main street.  

Plan Your Visit

The FREE Alexandria Visitors Guide and Map are available on the trolley. A great place to start is by hopping off at the Alexandria Visitors Center located at 221 King Street, for maps, brochures and to purchase tickets for historic attractions and tours. Or visit our mobile website to discover nearby restaurants, shops and attractions.

Helpful Information

Smoking, eating, or drinking are prohibited on the trolley. Passengers with strollers must close strollers before entering. The trolley stops at designated stops and by request, at a safe location. Passengers must pull the cord to signal a stop.

The King Street Trolley is equipped with wheelchair ramps and bike racks. Most trolleys are equipped to provide automated stop announcements.

For inquires, comments or lost items contact DASH at 703.746.DASH (3274)

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Traveling west towards the King Street Metro Station, the  trolley stops at the following intersections:

King & Union Street (Unit block of King Street)
King & Lee Street (200 block of King Street)
King & Royal Street (400 block of King Street)
King & St. Asaph Street (600 block of King Street)
King & Columbus Street (800 block of King Street)
King & N. Patrick Street (1000 block of King Street)
King & Fayette Street (1200 block of King Street)
King & Peyton Street (1400 block of King Street)
King & Diagonal Road
King Street Metro Station

Traveling east towards the Potomac River waterfront, the trolley stops at the following intersections:

King Street Metro Station
King & Diagonal Road
King & Peyton Street (1400 block of King Street)
King & Fayette Street (1200 block of King Street)
King & S. Patrick Street (1000 block of King Street)
King & Columbus Street (800 block of King Street)
King & St. Asaph Street (600 block of King Street)
King & Royal Street (400 block of King Street)
King & Lee Street (200 block of King Street)
King & Union Street (Unit block of King Street)