How to get from South Kensington to Chester by bus?

From South Kensington to Chester by bus

To get from South Kensington to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard 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 33 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

213min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
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
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    20 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

From South Kensington to Chester by bus and train

To get from South Kensington to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to Metropolitan Ave & St Paul St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally 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 32 min.

392min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
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
    Metropolitan Ave & St Paul St
    ID 24026
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Capitol St & H St Nb
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    88 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.66 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Chester

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Chester, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 63.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South 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 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 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)

Related Routes

From South Kensington to Chester by bus and train

To get from South Kensington to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to Metropolitan Ave & St Paul St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally 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 32 min.

392min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
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
    Metropolitan Ave & St Paul St
    ID 24026
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Capitol St & H St Nb
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    88 min
  • 10
    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 South Kensington to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line S2, Bus line 220.

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

    The alternative route takes 392 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line 220.

  • Is there a direct bus between South 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 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Kensington to Chester 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 one bus line till Silver Spring station near Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Kensington to Chester costs $5.00.