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How to get from South Kensington to Alexandria by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from South Kensington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

82min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
    ID 23504
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25852
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    20 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Road Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 5, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from South Kensington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

88min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
    ID 23504
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25852
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Road Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Alexandria

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Alexandria by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Kensington

South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Knowles Ave & Howard Ave.

Metro stations close to South Kensington:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to South Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Summit Ave

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Road Metro
  • King Street-Old Town
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay A
  • Braddock Rd Station+Bus Bay B
  • Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C

Alternative route by bus and metro via 5, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from South Kensington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

88min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
    ID 23504
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25852
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Road Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Kensington to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Kensington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 5 bus line goes from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station near South Kensington to Silver Spring station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Silver Spring station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from South Kensington to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Kensington to get to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Knowles Ave & Howard Ave stop near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Kensington and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Kensington to Alexandria?

    The ride from South Kensington to Alexandria costs $7.00.

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