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How to get from South Kensington to Dunn Loring by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from South Kensington to Dunn Loring 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 ORANGE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

128min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dunn Loring
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 ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dunn Loring
    Walk to
    Dunn Loring
    1.27 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 5, S2 and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from South Kensington to Dunn Loring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: 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 METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

128min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - S2S2
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dunn Loring
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
    18 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)
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dunn Loring
    Walk to
    Dunn Loring
    1.27 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Dunn Loring

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Dunn Loring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 26.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Dunn Loring 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 Dunn Loring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Dunn Loring is located at Dunn Loring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Gallows Rd And Oak St.

Metro stations close to Dunn Loring:

  • Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
  • Tysons Corner Metro
  • Greensboro

Bus stations close to Dunn Loring:

  • Gallows Rd And Oak St
  • Wolftrap
  • Gallows Rd And Railroad St

Alternative route by bus and metro via 5, S2 and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from South Kensington to Dunn Loring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: 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 METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $8.25.

128min$8.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - S2S2
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Walk to Dunn Loring
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
    18 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)
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Vienna Fairfax-Gmu
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dunn Loring
    Walk to
    Dunn Loring
    1.27 mi • 27 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line S2, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and Dunn Loring 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 2 hr 8 min.

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

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Dunn Loring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Kensington to Dunn Loring costs $7.00.

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