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How to get from Kensington to Chester by bus?

By bus

To get from Kensington to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 220 bus from K St NW & 14th St NW (Main) station to Kent Narrows P & R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

211min$5.00
Bus - 55
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 14th St NW (Main)
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    98 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.66 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Kensington to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, take the 220 bus from N Capitol St & H St Nb station to Kent Narrows P & R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.

369min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Capitol St & H St Nb
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.66 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kensington to Chester

The distance between Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Chester, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 63.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 211 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Chester by bus, 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 Kensington

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

Metro stations close to Kensington:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Connecticut Ave & Plyers Mill Rd
  • Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave

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

Chester is located at Chester, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester).

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester)

By bus and train

To get from Kensington to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, take the 220 bus from N Capitol St & H St Nb station to Kent Narrows P & R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 9 min.

369min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Capitol St & H St Nb
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    88 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.66 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 211 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line S2, Bus line 220.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 369 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line 220.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 31 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Silver Spring station near Kensington to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station near Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Silver Spring stop near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 stop, which is closest to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kensington to Chester?

    The ride from Kensington to Chester costs $5.00.

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