How to get from South Kensington to Alexandria by bus and metro?
From South Kensington to Alexandria 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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationKnowles Ave & Howard AveID 2350450 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus5Silver Spring
- 3Ride to bus station2nd Ave & Colesville RdID 2585218 min
- 4Walk to metro stationSilver Spring210 yd • 3 min
- 5Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEShady Grove
- 6Ride to metro stationGallery Place-Chinatown20 min
- 7Wait for metroMETRORAIL YELLOW LINEHuntington
- 8Ride to metro stationBraddock Road Metro20 min
Alternative route from South Kensington to Alexandria 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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationKnowles Ave & Howard AveID 2350450 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus5Silver Spring
- 3Ride to bus station2nd Ave & Colesville RdID 2585218 min
- 4Walk to metro stationSilver Spring210 yd • 3 min
- 5Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEShady Grove
- 6Ride to metro stationMetro Center22 min
- 7Wait for metroMETRORAIL BLUE LINEFranconia-Springfield
- 8Ride to metro stationBraddock Road Metro26 min
Public transit directions from South Kensington to Alexandria
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:
- Grosvenor Metro Station
- North Bethesda
- Medical Center Metro
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
Related Routes
- Haymarket to Alexandria
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- Smithsburg to Alexandria
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- Berlin to Alexandria
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- West Ocean City to Alexandria
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- Charlestown to Alexandria
- Gainesville to Alexandria
- Crisfield to Alexandria
- Newark to Alexandria
- Danville to Alexandria
- Norfolk to Alexandria
- Stafford County to Alexandria
- Colonial Heights to Alexandria
- Garrett County to Alexandria
- Prince George's County to Alexandria
- Somerset County to Alexandria
- Goochland County to Alexandria
Alternative route from South Kensington to Alexandria 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.
Step by Step
- 1Walk to bus stationKnowles Ave & Howard AveID 2350450 yd • 1 min
- 2Wait for bus5Silver Spring
- 3Ride to bus station2nd Ave & Colesville RdID 2585218 min
- 4Walk to metro stationSilver Spring210 yd • 3 min
- 5Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEShady Grove
- 6Ride to metro stationMetro Center22 min
- 7Wait for metroMETRORAIL BLUE LINEFranconia-Springfield
- 8Ride to metro stationBraddock Road Metro26 min
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.