How to get from Kensington to Gainesville by bus?

From Kensington to Gainesville by bus

To get from Kensington to Gainesville 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 612 bus from Independence Ave & 12th St station to University Commuter Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $13.20.

214min$13.20
Bus - 55
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 612612
Walk to Gainesville
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 Victory F
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station + 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
    10th St & Constitution Ave (63 & 64)
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Independence Ave & 12th St
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 612612
    Wait for bus
    612
    Pentagon / Gainesville - University Lot
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Commuter Lot
    ID UNIVLOT
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gainesville
    Walk to
    Gainesville
    1.89 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kensington to Gainesville

The distance between Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gainesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 53.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 214 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Gainesville 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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 214 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line S2, Bus line 612.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 34 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Silver Spring Victory F 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 Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and Gainesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 3 hr 34 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The ride from Kensington to Gainesville costs $13.20.

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