How to get from South Kensington to Fairfax by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from South Kensington to Fairfax 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 & Ewell Ave station to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 699 bus from 19th St & F St station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.20.

148min$6.20
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 699699
Walk to Fairfax
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25542
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    North Bethesda
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Farragut North
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & F St
    0.59 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax
    Walk to
    Fairfax
    2.11 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from South Kensington to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 34 bus from Summit Ave & Warner St station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the 699 bus from 19th St & F St station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

164min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Bus - 3333
Bus - 699699
Walk to Fairfax
Leaves from Summit Ave & Warner St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit Ave & Warner St
    ID 26274
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Nw+18 St NW
    ID 1001148
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & F St
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax
    Walk to
    Fairfax
    2.11 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Fairfax

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 38.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Fairfax 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 Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Fairfax Bl+Bevan Dr.

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Fairfax Bl+Bevan Dr
  • Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
  • Jermantown Rd at Comfort Inn (Nb)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from South Kensington to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 34 bus from Summit Ave & Warner St station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the 699 bus from 19th St & F St station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

164min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Bus - 3333
Bus - 699699
Walk to Fairfax
Leaves from Summit Ave & Warner St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit Ave & Warner St
    ID 26274
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Nw+18 St NW
    ID 1001148
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    19th St & F St
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Government Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Fairfax
    Walk to
    Fairfax
    2.11 mi • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 699.

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

    The alternative route takes 164 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line 33, Bus line 699.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Twinbrook station near South Kensington to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd stop, which is closest to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from South Kensington to Fairfax?

    The ride from South Kensington to Fairfax costs $6.20.

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