Alexandria features a highly connected, multi-modal transportation network.
* **Public Transit (Metro & Bus):** Served by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) with four Metro stations on the Blue and Yellow lines (King Street-Old Town, Braddock Road, Eisenhower Avenue, and Potomac Yard). The city also operates its own local bus system, DASH, which is currently fare-free. * **Rail:** The Alexandria Union Station offers extensive Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter rail services. * **Airports:** Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located immediately north of the city in Arlington, providing seamless domestic air travel. * **Roads:** Major arteries include Interstate 95/495 (the Capital Beltway), U.S. Route 1, and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. * **Active Transportation:** Alexandria is incredibly walkable and bike-friendly, featuring the scenic Mount Vernon Trail, extensive bike lanes, and robust Capital Bikeshare availability.