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Metrorail & Bus Transportation in Alexandria

Alexandria is connected to Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area through the Metrorail and Metrobus systems, making it easy to get to and from the sights and attractions you want to see.

Fares

Travelers can buy fare cards at any Metrorail station or online. Buy a reusable SmarTrip® card to avoid paying $1 extra per trip with a paper fare card or buy a 1-day or 7-day SmarTrip® pass for unlimited rides! SmarTrip® cards can also be used on Metrobus and Alexandria's DASH Bus system.

 

 

Metrorail
Official website
(202) 637-7000

Metrorail (operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) is a piece of public transportation that can take you from Alexandria to downtown Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland. The King St-Old Town Metrorail station is located on King Street, Alexandria's main street for shopping, dining and the arts. Both Yellow Line and Blue Line trains stop at the King St-Old Town station.

The King St-Old Town Metrorail station is only a 25-minute walk from the waterfront at the East end of King Street. You can also take the Free King Street Trolley along the length of King Street, from the Metrorail station to wherever you need to go, and back.

In addition to the King St-Old Town Metrorail station, Alexandria is serviced by three other stations: Braddock Road, Eisenhower Ave, and Van Dorn Street. (Van Dorn Street station is closed weekends and selected weekdays through March 2021.) To get to downtown D.C. from Alexandria, take the Yellow Line toward Greenbelt or Fort Totten, or take the Blue Line toward Largo Town Center or Stadium-Armory. Check out the Metrorail system map and WMATA's official trip planner to plot the best route to your destination.

Metrorail hours:

Monday - Friday: 5:00am - 11:59pm

Saturday & Sunday: 7:00am - 11:59pm

Metrorail tips:

  • Try to avoid purchasing cards or adding funds during rush hour periods in the morning and evening.
  • Stand to the right and walk to the left when using station escalators. (Elevators are also available.)
  • Check out the digital overhead boards for information about the next trains servicing your station. The destination listed on the board is that of the final stop in the direction the train is headed.

Places to Visit Near the Metrorail

People patio dining in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria is located within eyesight of Washington, D.C., just three miles from Reagan National Airport, has four Metrorail stations, and a free King Street Trolley.

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George Washington Masonic Memorial

George Washington National Masonic Memorial

Take in breathtaking 360 views of Alexandria, Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region from the observation deck atop the ninth floor the George Washington National Masonic Memorial, a National Historic Landmark.

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Split Red & White Mustang At The National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame

Discover how innovation and ingenuity are born, through exhibits and displays highlighting the beginnings of your favorite everyday tools...

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Alexandria Marina On Sunny Day

Waterfront Activities

Views of National Harbor and DC's monuments just on the horizon.

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Free Things To Do

Torpedo Factory Art Center

82 artist studios, 6 galleries, 1 art powerhouse

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King Street with Trolley

Free King Street Trolley

There's no easier, quicker way to make your way through the heart of Old Town than the Free King Street Trolley.

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Metrobus
Official website
(202)-637-7000

Metrobus stops are marked by red, white and blue signs. For schedules and maps, visit the Metro website.

DASH
Official website
(703)-746-3274

DASH is Alexandria's own bus service and connects our neighborhoods to Metrorail and Metrobus stops. DASH also operates the Free King Street Trolley. For schedules and maps, visit the DASH website.

Helpful links

Tips

  • Take your bike on Metrorail and buses! Click here for details.
  • The following iPhone apps offer train times, trip planners and alerts:
    • DC Rider
    • Embark DC
    • Infomaps Metro Washington, D,C.
    • iCommute DC Lite (also includes bus information)

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