How to get from South Kensington to Colonial Heights by bus and train?

From South Kensington to Colonial Heights by bus and train

To get from South Kensington to Colonial Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PALMETTO train and finally take the ETTRICK - VIRGINIA STATE - AMTRAK bus from Amtrak station to Petersburg Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 58 min. The bus and train schedule from South Kensington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Colonial Heights on the Moovit app.

358min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Bus - ETTRICK - VIRGINIA STATE - AMTRAKETTRICK - VIRGINIA STATE - AMTRAK
Walk to Colonial Heights
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Savannah
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Petersburg Amtrak Station
    172 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amtrak
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - ETTRICK - VIRGINIA STATE - AMTRAKETTRICK - VIRGINIA STATE - AMTRAK
    Wait for bus
    ETTRICK - VIRGINIA STATE - AMTRAK
    Food Lion
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Petersburg Union Station
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Colonial Heights
    Walk to
    Colonial Heights
    2.27 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Colonial Heights

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Colonial Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 155.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 358 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Colonial Heights by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from South Kensington to Colonial Heights

To check the bus and train schedule from South Kensington to Colonial Heights using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Kensington) and destination (Colonial Heights), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 358 minutes, using Train line MARC, Train line PALMETTO, Bus line ETTRICK - VIRGINIA STATE - AMTRAK.

  • Is there a direct train between South Kensington and Colonial Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Kensington to Colonial Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The MARC train line goes from Kensington station near South Kensington to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Union Station station near Colonial Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Colonial Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 5 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Kensington station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to Colonial Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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