To and from Belle View
Although it's possible to boat to and from Belle View, the most common modes of commuting to and from Belle View are:
Parking and seating are always available at Huntington.
Public Transportation
Huntington Metro Station. "Huntington", the southern end of the Yellow Line, is a long walk or a short bike ride from Belle View. The bus stops at the front door most Belle View Condo's and some Belle View residences. The bus shuttles residents a mile or so to the Metro.
The south mezzanine of Huntington station is built into a hillside creating a unique panoramic view of Alexandria. Because of the hill, the station is elevated high above Huntington Avenue, but located below grade at North Kings Highway. The staion is accessible via escalator access and via an interesting funicular elevator.
Even the bus stop is pleasant in Belle View.
Unlike many metro stations in Northern Virginia, Huntington has over 4,400 parking spaces accessible from both entrances. Because the parking is ample, many Belle View residents drive to Huntington and park in commuter garages.
For more information check Washington Metro Transit Authority, StationMasters Online or the Schumin Web Transit Center.
The bike trails are a wonderful way to work or play .
Biking
Serious bikers often ride on George Washington Parkway but recreational bikers prefer the easy bends of the local bike trails. Some residents actually use these trails to bike work or to the Metro.
There isn't a more pleasant drive in Northern Virginia
than the George Washington Parkway.
Area Roads
Belle View is served by a well developed road system near US Rt. 1, I-495, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and the George Washington Parkway. Because most of the homes around the area were built more than 40 years ago and because there is minimal opportunity or cause for cut-through traffic, the surrounding area is relatively free from the congestion that is commonplace in the Washington Metro Region.
Approximate Commute Times by Car
(in minutes) |
| |
Typical |
Rush Hour |
| Fort Belvoir |
12 |
16 |
| Old Town Alexandria |
5 |
10 |
| Crystal City |
10 |
15 |
| Pentagon |
12 |
18 |
| Rosslyn |
18 |
22 |
| Springfield |
20 |
25 |
| Washington DC |
20 |
35 |
| Huntington Metro |
2 |
3 |
For cameras and traffic updates we find Trafficland helpful, but country clubs, parks and rivers generally don't generate much traffic!
Click on the image for an interactive map. 
Rush hour at Belle View is stress-free.
Belle View is a relatively easy
commute to Alexandria, Fort Belvoir, D.C.,
Springfield, Arlington,
Tysons Corner,
the Pentagon & National Airport.
Paths and Trails
Paths and trails weave through Belle View and tie into the system of trails that follow the Potomac River.
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