What is the cheapest way to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station?

The fastest way to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $3.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Alexandria Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington and arriving at Alexandria. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Alexandria Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Washington to Alexandria Union Station?

The distance between Washington and Alexandria Union Station is 4 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Washington to Alexandria Union Station without a car?

The best way to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $2 - $3.

Where do I catch the Washington to Alexandria Union Station bus from?

Washington to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Washington station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Alexandria Union Station train from?

Washington to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington to Alexandria Union Station?

The best way to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station is to bus which takes 34 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $6 and takes 16 min.

Where does the Washington to Alexandria Union Station bus arrive?

Washington to Alexandria Union Station bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Alexandria station.

Where does the Washington to Alexandria Union Station train arrive?

Washington to Alexandria Union Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Washington to Alexandria Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Alexandria Union Station is 7 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Washington to Alexandria Union Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Washington to Alexandria Union Station?

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Where can I stay near Alexandria Union Station?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Alexandria Union Station.

Washington to Alexandria Union Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and subway

Q: How long does it take to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station?

The subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Alexandria Union Station by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train (Amtrak)

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway Y / ...
10 min
$2–3
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington to Alexandriabus Acb 1222
34 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Alexandria Union Stationtaxi 7.1 mi
14 min
$23–28
Drive 7.1 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Alexandria Union Stationcar 7.1 mi
14 min
$2
Train
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
16 min
$4–6

Washington to Alexandria Union Station by subway

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Distance: 4.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Alexandria Union Station, VA, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Crystal City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Academy Bus operates a bus from Washington to Alexandria twice daily, and the journey takes 30 min.

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