Easy Access from D.C.
Located within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria is so close to the nation’s capital that it used to be part of it. Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., you’ll find that Alexandria offers unexpected gems and an escape from the ordinary. Getting to Alexandria is easy. Hop on the MetroRail, take a scenic water taxi or boat cruise, ride a bike or take advantage of a short cab, Uber or Lyft ride.
From Washington, D.C. to Old Town Alexandria
Metro
Four metro stations in Alexandria and 40 stations in Washington, D.C. Note: Alexandria’s Metrorail stations will be closed for renovation in the summer of 2019 (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Special shuttles will be available during this time.
Duration: ~20 minutes
Est. Cost: $3 (varies slightly by destination)
Scenic Water Taxi
Skip the traffic and dock just steps from the Wharf, Georgetown, the National Mall, Nationals Stadium or National Harbor.
Duration: ~30 minutes
Est. Cost: $16 one-way, $28 round-trip
Connecting you from Alexandria to anywhere in the regionTaxi
Connecting Old Town Alexandria and National Mall
Duration: ~15 minutes
Est. Cost: ~$20-26
Bike & Roll
Various locations throughout Alexandria and Washington, D.C.Capital Bikeshare
Various locations throughout Alexandria and Washington, D.C.
Duration: ~45 minutes via the Mount Vernon Trail
Cost: $4
More information on fares and a map of bike stations
Car
Connecting Old Town Alexandria and National Mall
Duration: ~15 minutes via the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway
Est. Cost: fuel ~$1.50; Parking $11-18 (all day garage) or $2.30/hour (meters)
Metrobus
Various stops throughout Alexandria and Washington, D.C.
Duration: ~45 minutes to 1 hour and 25 minutes
Cost: ~$1.75-$7.00
