I've always found this station easy to navigate. It is super close, walking distance to the Metro…read morestation as well. There is a few hotels within walking distance and many stores and eateries. You can totally make Alexandria your main hub to get in and out of DC. The area is quiet and peaceful at times. The station has vending machines, pew seating, bench seating, a covered area while you wait for the train. When you get off there is two ways to get to the other side of the track. One is walking across the tracks... safely. The other is the underground tunnel and stairs. There is also restrooms, and a few parking spots. I've never had any issues with staff. They run a tight ship and get travelers in and out and where they need to be. Educate yourself the best you can with process and it will help. Asking questions also helps. HOT TIP: If you're not in a rush, have someone pick you up 15-20 min after your your train arrives. Less hassle with other cars around. I just sit and watch the trains come and go while I wait. People watch too.

Rolled up late, to a late train but glad I did. Walked to…read morethe back of the train station to acces the waiting area because after 9 the front doors facing the street are locked. Waited just a few minutes, the train arrived and boom off on my weekend adventure. Remember the quiet car is for quiet. No tally talky. A new rider was telling me it was her first time and the professional and friendly staff reminded us that it was the quiet car.. hint hint. Time to sleep. Did want to note that Track 3 is the track right outside the station waiting area. My first time leaving from this location and had to ask. ‍

Train has been consistently late or tracks under repair for over two weeks. Notification today at…read more4:01am said all trains were running on time. Still standing on the platform at 5:15 and no train...no schedule update. Officially done with VRE. Several others on the platform said they are now switching to other commute options. The only consistency in the VRE schedule is that it is inconsistent and non existent. Update: 5/8/26 Yes... continuing the disappointment, VRE is late for yet another consecutive time. 20 minute delay is what is claimed, but who are they kidding. Update on the update: trains now delayed 45 minutes. Update on the updates update: trains now moving. They are 1 hour behind. The train still has not arrived, but at least it is moving. I decided to go home and take a vacation day. By the time I get to work, I am already late and need to use leave to make up the time. Might as well stay home. My prediction is next week... continued construction followed by more delays, disappointment, and riders seeking out commuter buses, van pools and slug lines. I have already made the switch. I recommend you do the same.

They cannot keep the normal schedule and every train gets delayed or slows down for no reason. New…read morenorms!

Amtrak/VRE/Metro - King Street Station, Old Town Alexandria VA…read more At the start of a weekend trip from Alexandria to Newport News, I was booked on one of Amtrak's Northeast Regional trains. I've lived in Alexandria for about 15 years and appreciate the reach of trains stopping in Old Town. The transit footprint includes the Blue and Yellow Metro rail lines, the VRE commuter rail, and both CSX freight and Amtrak passenger trains - making the station exceptionally versatile. The Amtrak station opens at 6 a.m. - and there's an excellent 24-hour diner a block away, near the Hilton serving Old Town King Street. One of the not-so-great features of the Amtrak side of the station is that passengers heading into D.C. may have to cross over the tracks or face a lot of steps up and down to get from one set of tracks to the other. Complicating the process is the practice of withholding information about which track incoming trains might be using, so we won't know what side of the tracks we will be boarding from. That's all going to change: the site is undergoing major construction changes that will eliminate having to cross the rails on foot. While the construction will likely take most of the year to finish, the result should be amazing. We saw a similar investment in the site two years ago when the WMATA/DASH side of the station was overhauled, greatly improving safety for all who use the station. According to the station's website, the contractor must achieve substantial completion within 756 consecutive calendar days from the Notice-To-Proceed (NTP), issued December 2025 (so figure it'll be under construction until early 2028). This is a station of historic standing, within a stone's throw from the Washington Masonic Temple monument. Once the dust clears, passenger safety will see a significant improvement, as will train traffic.

This is an above ground metro station and super convenient to Old Town Alexandria as well as…read moreNational Harbor, Maryland. To save on Uber/Lyft fees, I took the metro from DCA to this station, then took a bus to National Harbor. The bus area is right outside the metro station and fairly easy to navigate. This station is also in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. I was able to walk around and see a little of it, but if you have more time, you can take the free trolley around Old Town- it also stops here. There really isn't much you can walk to unless you have a good amount of time before your bus arrives, so my suggestion is to stay put and not try to find coffee, food, or drinks. I wish there was a convenience store or coffee shop closer!

Entire experience was nice on evening trips. Excellent sunset! Staff were super friendly and…read morehelpful. Nothing fancy but was well with it!!

Absolutely Beautiful and Relaxing!! Great for Family Special Occasions!!!! Have…read more dinner and a cocktail,,,,,!!!!! Enjoy a Beautiful evening . The Penachio's from Boston

Clean station. Helpful staff…read more Signage everywhere so you know when the trains are coming/going Safe.

It's a very old world station very cute but it's not reliable,it's mostly for the VRE ,I used to…read moretake the train from here to avoid the madness of the DC AMTRAK STATION if any issues arise there are no shop to by bags snacks and extended lay over.There will be zero assistance if your train runs late past 9pm or so they close the waiting area early you will be forced to to go to DC STATION.UNFORTUNATELY these staff is not to well informed and will advice you wrongly at this location,it cause me a headache of a 3 day delay,and a very bad experience/dangerous at my next 2 stops.I advise to leave from DC station as they are more options and better connections.The experience was so bad including package broken into at my last stop by Amtrak staff ,that I have not taken Amtrack in the last 2 years when I just to used constantly.These small stations are isolated and sketchy,use a big/main train station just in case emergency comes up and you will have other options like bus,taxi or car rental.

Not closed. Address is misleading. Entrance is at 1775 Diagonal Rd…read more Stupid me...lost my SmarTrip card. No problem. The Old Town Transit Shop is across the street from King St. Station. Handed the clerk a "fiver" and got a replacement card in less than a minute. Too easy, too breezy!

When the metro card decides to break in two, its nice to know that the Old Town Transit Shop is…read morejust down the street. One thing I really wish that locations like this could do - the ability to transfer the balance from your broken card to the shiny new card that you just bought. It just seems kind of pointless that after I get my card, now I have to call someone to finish the transaction. Alternative - they could let you do this online too.

Wow such a cute boutique hotel right on King. Amazingly warm welcoming staff. Spotlessly clean…read more Great public spaces w cute courtyard. Easy beautiful walk to old towns waterfront with so many restaurants and stores. Plus being connected to Home Grown for breakfast lunch with more superior service from Coco and Kevin and a multitude of delicious food choices.

Great stay! Our…read moreroom was lovely and had a cute balcony. I wish it was a little bigger for two people to enjoy coffee in the morning. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Great location to explore Old town Alexandria for a little getaway!

Stayed at the Hyatt Centric in Old Town Alexandria for a couple of nights. Average hotel - no…read morefrills, but conveniently located to Old Town Alexandria and the Waterfront (15 min walk, 5-7 min free bus ride). Also conveniently located close to a Metro stop if you plan to go into DC regularly during your stay. I had issues with the shower not working in my room, and the hotel not sending an engineer up for several hours to fix it. This was a frustrating start to my stay. Rooms are very tiny, even for two people. Mediocre experience overall, but relatively inexpensive if using Hyatt points and worth it for a short time due to its convenient location and proximity to DC.

Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria, Virginia…read more When Bruce Springsteen announced he and the E Street Band would be performing at Nationals Stadium in D.C., I reached out to family and friends to see if they could be in town for the show. When my sister responded that she could make the show I immediately looked for a hotel in Old Town Alexandria (VA). I've lived in Alexandria for 14 years and believe we're well served by the hotels operating locally. Because she would be arriving from New York on Amtrak, I looked for hotels in Alexandria that are within walking distance of the King Street Metro station. There's an Embassy Suites, a Hampton Inn, a Hilton, and a Hyatt Centric, all within a five-minute walk from the Metro station. Right from the start the experience was a good one. My reservation was quickly recognized, as was my membership in the World of Hyatt, Hyatt's loyalty program. I was able to cover the cost of two nights ($580.92, including taxes, total for the two nights) when I checked my sister into the hotel. The hotel is perfectly located for using the Metro bus and rail lines (a five minute walk to Metro's Yellow and Blue lines and bus lines) - including the bus that will take you across the river to the MGM Grand Hotel in Oxon Hill, Maryland. There's also a free bus and trolley circulator and free DASH buses that all share a bus stop directly across the street from the hotel. The bar is well stocked and staffed by friendly and courteous bar staff. There's a valet service (best to check first about the cost - I think it was $45 per night but I didn't need it so I'm not sure I have the price right). The Hyatt Centric Old Town is probably the newest of the national brand hotels located near the King Street Metro station. It's clean, reasonably priced for the area, and as far as I can tell it's a safe and secure option for visitors to the DMV (District, Maryland, and Virginia).

Why does it feel like you have to train for a marathon to use this station. Like you probably walk…read morea half mile just to get from the bus depot to the platform. Even though there are two entrances here, it doesn't make a difference. It honestly feels like they meant for this station to spawn some development. Like they wanted developers to build around the station to make it feel included. But what they got was a station that sits alone. Divided from the apartments, businesses, and plaza within eyeshot. It doesn't help that you have to cross over the railroad tracks to get to the Metro tracks either. It just feels so isolated, which is so odd. To the one end of the platforms is a neighborhood, but there is no real connection for them to access this unless they want to drive a great distance around or walk a very lonely road which I would not do. What also doesn't help here is how wide open it is. Yes, it is covered, but that does not stop the wind from whipping at you. The covering is nice if precipitation only came straight down. Add in that wind, it does not matter that you are on a covered walkway or landing, you will get soaked. With how cold it an get in the area, then add in how close to the river you are, it can be quite the chilly journey. I honestly shouldn't have even come to this station, but my day was ruined and I ended up using this as a turnaround spot for myself. That is after hitting up a store...half mile away. (Seriously, I think it was a half mile to get to this store).

Horrible design. Ridiculously long walks to get to platforms. In stormy weather there is virtually…read moreno place to go to avoid getting soaked. Terrible, terrible, terrible...had such opportunity and blew it big time.