What a super find. This is such a great convenience for tourists and locals. You can travel the entire length of King st and learn some history while traveling on it, and it's free. We road back and forth and was a great way to learn what's around the area. Love this mode of transportation. read more

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If you are visiting Alexandria, please take the king street trolley. You can get a lot of history just riding the trolley. It is free and you get off and on at different places. read more

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I very much like that the king street trolley is free - just like all Alexandria busses. I've had some issues where the trolley skips the first stop (at the metro station) - so my husband and I started going to the second stop instead. At the end of the night and there is an event it is occasionally tough to get a spot on the trolley. Otherwise we haven't had an issue getting a seat when needed. The only drawback is, if you miss the trolley, it's often faster to just walk to where you're going - if you're able to walk there. read more

Great way to get up and down King St from waterfront to metro! It gets bogged down a bit due to traffic but picks up closer to the metro side. Get a map and give it a try! read more

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Hard to beat when it's free! Seriously though, I don't think I ever waited more than 5 minutes for a trolley, and there are regular stops along King Street that allow visitors and locals alike to use this free transportation. The drivers are friendly (the delighted in how much joy it gave my children to hear the *ding ding*) and drive safely. Even one who was on his break pointed to where he'd pick us up a couple minutes later at the end of the line. The inside is clean and climate-controlled (Loved that AC on some hot summer days!) with wooden benches and seats as well as plenty of clasps for standing. I love that the line extends from near the river all the way to the King Street Metro station. Between Metro and the Trolley, I never had to get in my car for the three days I was in town! Next time you're in Old Town Alexandria, add the free Trolley to your visit up and down King Street. read more

Great way to see Old Towne's main drag (King Street) via their free, reliable trolley/jintney from King Street Metro Station running down King St to City Hall then reverses direction back up to King Street Metro Station. Just off at any point along the way, many restaurants, stores and attractions along the way. Friendly, accommodating drivers. read more

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I was in Old Town with my grand-niece and grand-nephew (little kids) and we had a great experience on the trolley, riding up and down King Street on a sunny afternoon. The drivers were kind and courteous, the trolley was clean and comfortable and I will most definitely use it next time I am in Old Town. Can't beat this nice free ride up and down King Street! read more

King Street Trolley is such a wonderful free trolley that you can take, that will drive you down King Street in Old Town Alexandria. Starts at the King Street Metro Station and ends at the waterfront. Stops are every two blocks so that patrons have access to the numerous of restaurants and shops in Old Town. The trolley runs about every 10-15 minutes with the following schedule: Sunday-Wednesday: 11:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday: 10:30 a.m.-12 a.m. The seating is rather limited and can be crowded during peak times (especially Thursdays through Sundays). There have been some times in which my husband and I would get onto the trolley and there was no seating available and only had standing room only. When that happens, it gets really crowded and you are packed in like sardines. People are so unaware of their surroundings because I have been hit and nudged (all on accident, I am assuming) and even stepped on while riding the trolley. But it is nice and convenient to take. Also appreciated the air conditioning just blasting since we visited during the hot and humid month of July. Please note that the trolley will not stop at every stop unless there is someone waiting at the stop or if someone in the trolley pulls the yellow cord to let the driver know you want to stop. So just be aware of that so that you do not miss your desired stop. read more

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Free trolley service to get up and down King Street. Nice clean buses that resemble old timey trolley cars. Was very convenient to use when we were staying in town, and were too lazy to walk up and down the business and restaurant district while shopping, eating, drinking, and exploring the area. Hop on and off both ways at most every street corner. Was able to go all the way down to the waterfront and back while seeing a lot along the way. They run every 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. It's a great free perk that I wish NYC would also incorporate, but that will never happen! read more

King Street Trolley - Public Transportation Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Service has resumed, Sunday-Saturday 11am-11pm. Free trolley from King Street Metro Station eastward and back along King Street to City Hall/Market Square. Trolley every 15 minutes, environmentally-friendly and run by DASH. read more

My parents and I were in Alexandria for a family picnic took a walk afterward. We saw people waiting for the trolley and it pulled up right as we reached the stop. We decided to hop on on an impulse, but we glad we did. We've never used the trolley before and were not planning to get off on any of the stops, we just wanted to see the shops. We didn't have to deal with any of the hassles that the other reviewers wrote about (infrequency) I was happy to see the the ample seating, people were genuinely nice, and the driver wasn't rude. I guess some of the passengers tip the driver as well because I saw a few dollars on the conunter-like place in the front of the bus. read more

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You get what you pay for. The trolley They say they come every 15 mins but that's not true. One will randomly not come at all. For example, I waited at the at the stop from 6:50pm until the trolley pulled up at 7:06. That trolley waited until 7:15 to leave. Well what happened to 7pm trolley. It was running late so they skipped the time was the excuse. Bottom line plan to walk or uber if you're in a hurry. (Pre-COVID review) read more

I love the trolleys! This is a convenient way to explore shops and restaurants, especially if you don't know the area. The driver was alert and could tell we were trying to figure out where to wait. He signaled to us. It is nice walking along King Street, but also fun to ride around. You can't beat free! read more

The most dreadful public transportation experience you'll ever have. Just because it's free doesn't mean it should be late 90% of the time (even when traffic isn't bad on King St) and that the drivers should be constantly miserable, unhappy and uninformative. I work in Old Town and I hate how rude the drivers are to the tourists (even if some of them are obnoxious themselves). One tourist asked how far down Washington Street was and the driver said "I don't know, never heard of it." I mean REALLY? It's only the major cross street through Old Town that the trolley drives past and the recording talks about. I've called, I've emailed and shared my "opinion" with the city and with those who wait at the stop. Usually I take the bus or walk depending on weather, and what shows up first - bus or trolley. A cab is about $7-8 down King Street, btw. Ugh, just thinking about the trolley makes my heart race. read more

The trolley came late, and when I asked (at the end of the line) when I could expect the last pickup, the driver said "in ten minutes," but he was answering when the next trolley was supposed to come, not when the last pickup was. I tried pointing out his misunderstanding, but to no avail. Also, when getting picked up, the trolley driver ran the vehicle into the pickup placard, thus scraping the top of the car and thereby breaking off one of its lights. This was a little scary and had me questioning the driver's road credentials. Yet, it gets you from point A to B, and it's free, so I can't complain too much, right? read more

It's free and convenient but it is always PACKED when you want to take it. And there was this guy that apparently felt that the trolley was not moving fast enough or whatever, because he stood in the back and swore from the metro to the 400 block. But, the drivers are friendly, and it is FREE so what else could you ask for? read more

Not sure why there are so many negative reviews on here -- this is a FREE trolley service that takes you from the King St. Metro down to the waterfront and back, all day, errryday! I mean, the fact alone that you don't have to pay a penny is worth a pretty solid rating, methinks. There are stops every block down King St, and the drivers are perfectly nice. We rode it on a September day that wasn't particularly busy, so maybe it's a different experience when things are a little more hectic, but overall it was a perfectly decent experience. There was a bit of a delay as the driver we got on with down by the Torpedo Factory was switching shifts, and they had to do a bunch of inspections and safety checks, but aside from that, it was a smooth ride. I like that the trolley's automated voice system announces cool things about what you are driving past (i.e., what the Lyceum is, as you pass by the Town Square, etc.) I plan on taking full advantage of the trolley during the course of the activities for my Old Town Alexandria wedding in January! read more

I'm very grateful for this service. It was also very educational for my visit to this area. I just feel bad for the poor drivers who have to listen to the recorded tour guide ALL day long! read more

Very irritated over one driver's belligerent argumentative behavior today and the driver yesterday that had extreme difficulty understanding English causing me distress. I have a broken foot and require the use of an assistive device (knee scooter) in order to go places. My whole reason for coming to Old Town Alexandria was that the Trolley advertises accessibility for handicap persons. Today's driver (Trolley 404 at 4:20pm on August 8, 2016) refused to lower the handicap ramp when requested stating it was for wheelchairs. This driver actually sat there for a couple of minutes arguing with me before calling in for guidance. Guidance???? I have an obvious broken foot; this is a local government/city provided service (check out the website). Common sense would be to error on the side of safety. Yesterday I was forced hop up the step on one foot because that driver didn't (did not) understand my request to lower the ramp even though I pointed at my foot and the ramp. If I fall while trying to board after the driver refused to lower the ramp, this places the city / Trolley service at legal risk for gross negligence. I believe that the driver today would also refuse to lower the ramp for someone using a walker or crutches based his "not a wheelchair" comment. The Trolley service / city needs to educate their drivers on appropriate behavior when confronting handicap people. This is a great service, but 2 employees / drivers caused me to lower my rating from 4 stars to 1 star. read more

Wife and I took the trolly down to the waterfront and made a point to ask when last trolly returned: "10:00" was the reply. Sign on the bus also confirmed this. Rushed to pickup location after dinner cruise and made it by 9:50. Waited until 10:15, no trolly. what is the single most important run of the day? The last one. There was a group of about a dozen waiting for the Trolly That Never Came. (I can confirm this since we walked up King St) Take a cab, forget the trolly. read more

Oh, the King Street Trolly: A tourist's dream and a local's nightmare! Ok, I've ridden the trolley which, for a local, is like admitting that you still use a goofy toothbrush. First, the trolley is often packed with wide-eyed tourist and the occasional bus boy or two. Most locals never use the trolley because it stops for every tourist that flags it down, which means it can literally take more than a half an hour to make to the bottom of king street (10 minute trip in your own car) But if you're a tourist, the trolley is free and kinda fun. But tourist, please take my advice and GET OFF THE TROLLEY! Yes, it will take you down to the water, and there are some wonderful sights and restaurants on the water, but if you don't GET OFF THE TROLLEY! you will miss some of the wonderful shops and restaurants at the top of King Street. Also, King Street is makes for a lovely walk, so why spoil it, crammed like sardines in a tin trolley can. As for locals driving down King Street, one of the worst things that can happen to us is to get stuck behind the Trolley, for our 10 minute drive just turned into an afternoon with us screaming: GET OFF THE TROLLEY! read more

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Took the trolley as a tourist twice so far and it wasn't bad. When your tired and cold a free trolley ride is fabulous after a long day if shopping on king street. read more

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A very convenient, free tram that runs between King Street Metro station and the waterfront (last stop is next to the Torpedo Factory). There are stops every few blocks in between. Most of the drivers are courteous and friendly. It's a great service that helps to mitigate the business and restaurant district being so far from the metro. read more

Far cry from small town USA. Lol Had some trouble figuring out how to use it but love it now. Going back to Alexandria again this year. Although I am very infrequently dissatisfied with our vacation destinations, I especially like Alexandria and have many warm memories from past visits. How can you beat it. Airport access is from the train just a short walk away. The train also can take you to Arlington Cemetery, Capitol Mall, and all over DC. read more

The trolley runs every 10-15 minutes and has a stop right outside the King Street Metro Station, which makes it a convenient way to get down King Street toward the waterfront area. Even better, it's FREE! I've walked down King Street many times and while it is a nice walk if you have comfy shoes and time to stop in and browse at all of the nice shops on the way, if you need to get somewhere on time, such as for a brunch reservation, and the person you are with has their suitcase with them, you can't go wrong by hopping on the free and convenient trolley. read more

Rode the trolley on the night of 11/12/18. The guy driving the number 401 trolley would not let us continue past the last stop so we could go in the direction of the King Street Metro. We then walked in the rain to another stop going in the opposite direction where the same guy picked us up about 5 minutes later. We then requested the next to last stop by pulling the cord but the driver did not stop at the trolley stop. The driver then stopped at a red light close to the stop for about a minute but refused to let us off. The red light was also directly in front of our hotel. The driver then drove away from our hotel and stopped at the King Street Metro. We then had to walk about 300 feet in the rain back to our hotel. read more

This is a nice free option to get from King St. Metro to the waterfront. Running every 15 minutes isn't too bad (still better than the Metro on the weekends!), but I think it should run more frequently during certain peak times as the trolley can be uncomfortably packed at times. Maybe it doesn't need to have quite so many stops. Every 2 blocks seems a little excessive. The "trolley" is really just a bus designed to look like a trolley. It is decorated on the outside to look like a trolley and has wooden benches inside like you'd find on a real trolley, so it still provides a unique experience. Most drivers are nice, but there's one who I've seen multiple times that is rude each time. He's very condescending, bosses people around, and just seems to dislike his job and people in general. The other drivers are much more friendly, but he would leave a bad impression on a tourist using it for the first time. Honestly, if the weather is nice I recommend walking because King St. between the Metro station and the waterfront is so cute and meant to be enjoyed. But if the weather sucks or you're feeling lazy and don't want to pay for a bus, the trolley is a good option. read more

Very fun and convenient way to get up and down King street! The trolley has many may stops along the main drag, so it moves very slowly, but that beats walking in the muggy heat any day. There is also a running recording that tells of the sights and history of old town - I imagine this would be great for little kids. Unfortunately, it is played at a pretty low volume so it's usually hard to follow. read more

The reviews for the King Street Trolley are pretty scathing. Whaddaya want for nuthin'? IT'S FREE! Sometimes you just get what you pay for! Sure it's not the most timely, efficient mode of public transportation between King Street Metro Station and the Waterfront. Most of the time I walk. But, people...it travels up and down King Street making frequent stops along the way to pick up/drop off riders! It's not going to run like clockwork. Only tourists, fools, and public transportation drive on King Street! Secondly, it's not fair to slam the trolley for its ridership. Unless it's raining or very hot or cold, the bulk (literally and figuratively) of people on the trolley are tourists who add to the delays, rudeness, and chaos found on the trolley. I can't speak to the friendliness or competency of the drivers, but I live here and know where I'm going so I don't need to talk to the driver, perhaps distracting him/her while they are doing their job...driving. I've always gotten where I need to go in an acceptable time. Plus, the new trolleys are nicely air-conditioned and comfortable enough for the short ride up/down King Street. Most importantly, IT'S FREE. You want to complain? Hate on Metro. It's not free and it's a chaotic mess. read more

I have only ridden the trolley once. I like that it's free and that it's supposed to run frequently, with "frequently" being a loose term. Today I was meeting a friend for lunch in Old Town. I had just missed the trolley so went walking down King Street to S. Royal. This is a pretty long walk but I figured if I see it coming, I could get on and not be so hot and sweaty by the time I reached my destination. No trolley came by. The same thing happened when I was heading back to the metro. At first I waited with some other people for the trolley at a stop, but after 15 minutes I figured it would be faster if I walked. It was, and no trolley passed by me as I was walking. So I guess if you happen to catch it, it's great, otherwise, plan on walking. read more

We were catching a ride on the trolley on Saturday night I asked the driver which spot to get off at he told me to get the map and look. He told another person the same thing. Well I found my stop and pulled the cord and said next stop and the driver gave a very rude response on departing I told him he had been very rude he made some smartass comment. He could have at least said I don't know what stop or I have a map for you to look at, his delivery was awful. Then to top it off I got him again for a driver Sunday. read more

As much as I love walking, sometimes I just have to cue in the King Street Trolley. The sun makes King Street seem a lot longer than it actually is. read more

It's free, so you can't beat it, great form getting to and from the King Street Metro from King Street shops & restaurants. It leaves on the 15 from the metro so you can try to guess when it will be depending on where you are on King Street to get back. read more

Um it's free.. it gets 4 stars for that! And it's air conditioned! Also they tell you history of Old Town up and down King Street. Just get on it if you're tired and/or hot like I was LOL (Technically though it's not really a trolley.. it's a bus) read more

Waited 20 minuets for a trolley with 2 young kids and it passes us up and keeps going. If it was just me I would be fine but 2 kid, horrible and the driver just throws his hands up. DC of its finest anything free is straight trash once again lack of transportation on the tax's payers dollars read more

It is very cool in the trolley and the people who drive it are very friendly. Also it goes from king st.-king street metro. But they always have a 15 minute break but just at king st. And king st. Metro at the othe r stops they do a quick 10 second break or just to give you enough time for you to take your seat or to get on. Also they sometimes don't stop at some stops even if you are waiting at that station read more

So glad they had free trolley service since my hotel was quite far away. Nice drivers, clean trolleys and frequent stops! Seldom had to wait for a trolley as they have many running. read more

I'll start by saying the tour is free. And I'll and by saying you get what you pay for. The times are very infrequent. The drivers are the worst part of the experience. I road this trolley five different days. The drivers were consistently rude. Yelling at passengers and saying rude comments. A poor representation of Old Town. read more

Female trolley driver didn't bother to stop for 3 passengers clearly waiting for the trolley.

My husband and I actually really love the trolley. The drivers are nicer than metro and dash drivers and the service is free. There have been a few times when it has been late but like any other mass transportation that occurs sometimes. We use it often and it is normally on time and a quick way to get into and out of Old Town. We actually go down there more with the trolley than before when they had the dash about. read more