Accessibility & Transportation

Located just five miles south of Washington, D.C., this waterfront city is located minutes from Reagan National Airport and it’s an easy commute to Dulles International Airport and Baltimore International Airport. Serviced by most all of the major and economy carriers, with over 300 nonstop destinations and 1,000 daily departures, getting to and from Alexandria is easy.

Alexandria boasts easy access to major interstate highways and is served by four Metrorail stations (Note: Alexandria’s four Metrorail stations will be closed for renovation May 27-September 8, 2019, but shuttles to nearby Metro stations and alternative transportation options are available.), Amtrak and water taxi service. In Alexandria, getting around is easy! AAA selected Alexandria as one of the "Ten Most Walkable Cities" in the country, while Prevention Magazine ranked it as the "Best Walking City in Virginia." Or, hop on and off the free King Street Trolley running from the King Street Metro to the Alexandria waterfront.

Easily Accessible

• 3 miles to Reagan National Airport (airlines serving; nonstop destinations)
• 5 miles to Washington, D.C.
• 5 miles to National Harbor and MGM Casino
• 8 miles to Capitol Hill
• 8 miles to the Washington, D.C. Convention Center
• 33 miles to Washington Dulles International Airport (airlines serving; nonstop destinations)
• 43 miles to Baltimore/Washington Intl. Airport (airlines serving)
• Four Metrorail stations (Note: Alexandria’s four Metrorail stations will be closed for renovation May 27-September 8, 2019, but shuttles to nearby Metro stations and alternative transportation options are available.)
• Complimentary hotel shuttle service to Regan National Airport
• Free King Street Trolley
• Water taxi to several locations in D.C. and National Harbor

Getting Here:

• Maps & Directions: See driving directions and maps of the area.
• Airports: Alexandria is serviced by three airports, with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport only 10-15 minutes away.
• Trains: Our Amtrak station is centrally located by the King St-Old Town Metrorail station.
• Motorcoach Resources: Information on parking and where to load and unload.

Getting Around:

• Walk King Street
• Free King Street Trolley: Stops every two blocks from the King St-Old Town Metrorail station to the Potomac waterfront.
• Metrorail & Bus: Public transportation that will take you around Alexandria and into DC. (Note: Alexandria’s four Metrorail stations will be closed for renovation May 27-September 8, 2019, but shuttles to nearby Metro stations and alternative transportation options are available.)
• Bikes & Boats: Rent a bike or take to the Potomac on a riverboat cruise or water taxi.
• Taxis & Carshare: No need to bring your own car; get one in Alexandria or find out how to get a cab.
• Parking: You'll find plenty of street and garage parking in Old Town, plus free parking in Del Ray and many other parts of the City.
• Limousine & Charter Service: Perfect for large groups or traveling in style.