- Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway:
This scenic route takes you along the Potomac River and offers stunning views of the nation's capital.
- Merge onto the George Washington Memorial Parkway from Constitution Avenue NW.
- Follow the parkway for approximately 10 miles.
- Take the Alexandria exit (Exit 18A) and follow the signs to Alexandria.
- Take I-395:
This interstate route is a faster option, but it can be congested during rush hour.
- Merge onto I-395 from I-66 or the 14th Street Bridge.
- Follow I-395 south for approximately 7 miles.
- Take the Alexandria exit (Exit 169A) and follow the signs to Alexandria.
By Public Transportation
- Take the Metro:
The Washington Metro's Blue Line provides service from downtown D.C. to Alexandria.
- Board the Blue Line at any station in downtown D.C.
- Take the Blue Line towards Franconia-Springfield.
- Get off at the King Street station in Alexandria.
- Take the bus:
Several bus lines operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) provide service from D.C. to Alexandria.
- The following bus lines stop in Alexandria: 10A, 10B, 11Y, 16A, 16B, 17G, 17H, 21A, 21B, 22A, 22B, and 23B.
- Check the WMATA website or app for specific routes and schedules.