Directions To Alexandria Waterfront
Our dock in Alexandria is located behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center, which runs north along Union Street, between King and Cameron Streets. Located at 3 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
By Car
From Washington, DC:
- Cross over either the Memorial Bridge or the 14th Street Bridge and pick up the G.W. Parkway southbound.
- Take George Washington parkway south past National Airport.
- Once into Alexandria, Parkway becomes Washington Street at Slaters Lane.
- From Slaters Lane proceed on Washington Street 9 traffic lights and turn left on Queen Street.
- For Central Parking: Go 4 1/2 blocks to Central parking lot on left.
- For Colonial Parking: Go 6 blocks to Union Street. Turn right.
- Go 1 1/2 blocks to Colonial parking on right.
From Beltway (495/95):
- Take Route 1 north (becomes Patrick Street) 3/4’s of a mile to Queen Street.
- Turn right on Queen Street.
- For Central Parking: Go 4 1/2 blocks to Central parking lot on left.
- For Colonial Parking: Go 6 blocks to Union Street. Turn right.
- Go 1 1/2 blocks to Colonial parking on right.
Metro/Shuttle Services
- The King Street Metro, which is serviced by the Blue and Yellow lines, is the closest connection, although it is 16 blocks from the waterfront.
- Use the free DashAbout on Friday nights, all day Saturday and Sunday, which brings you from the King Street metro to within two blocks of the waterfront at Market Square at King and Fairfax Streets.
DASH bus – www.dashbus.com, (703) 370-3274
Find more information on metro schedules and maps at www.wmata.com, or call (202) 637-7000 to plan your metro trip.
Taxi Service
Yellow Cab
DC: (202) 544-1212
VA: (703) 549-2500
Red Top Cab:
VA: (703) 333-3333
Barwood Cab MD: (301) 984-1900
For Bus/Tour Operators
For passenger delivery to the Cherry Blossom, Admiral Tilp, the Matthew Hayes, the Miss Mallory and the Miss Christin.
For Information: Office (703) 684-0580.
Boats are docked at the Alexandria City Marina, Cameron & Union Streets, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Delivery and pick-up procedures: Buses MUST load and unload passengers at the intersections of King and Strand streets and NOT on Union Street.
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Bus Parking:
Buses may park in front of Robinson’s North Terminal at the intersection of Union and Oronoco Streets.
Directions to Alexandria Waterfront from Washington, DC:
Take the George Washington Parkway South, past National. Once into Old Town Alexandria, turn left onto Queen Street. Go through six residential block to Union Street. Turn Right. Follow map to drop off point.
Directions to Alexandria Waterfront from Beltway (495/95):
Take Route 1 North to Franklin Street and turn right. Follow to the end and turn left onto Union Street. Follow to Prince Street and turn right. Turn left onto Strand Street to drop-off point.