How to get from Kensington to Gaithersburg by bus?

From Kensington to Gaithersburg by bus

To get from Kensington to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 5 bus from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station to Rockville Pike & Security Ln station. Next, take the 101 bus from Rockville Pike & Security Ln station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $0.00. The bus schedule from Kensington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

60min$0.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Security Ln
    ID 25536
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    41 min
  • 6
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kensington to Gaithersburg by bus and metro

To get from Kensington to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station to Rockville Pi & South Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 101 bus from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus schedule from Kensington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

52min$0.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Metro - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Bethesda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pi & South Dr
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kensington to Gaithersburg

The distance between Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Gaithersburg, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 13.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Gaithersburg by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Kensington to Gaithersburg

To check the bus schedule from Kensington to Gaithersburg using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kensington) and destination (Gaithersburg), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Kensington to Gaithersburg by bus and metro

To get from Kensington to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station to Rockville Pi & South Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 101 bus from Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C station to Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $0.50. The bus schedule from Kensington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Gaithersburg on the Moovit app.

52min$0.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Metro - RED
Bus - 101101
Walk to Gaithersburg
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Bethesda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pi & South Dr
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Lakeforest
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lakeforest Transit Center & Lost Knife Ave
    ID 30010
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Gaithersburg
    Walk to
    Gaithersburg
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Gaithersburg?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 34, Metro line RED, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station near Kensington to Twinbrook station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Twinbrook station near Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave stop near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Twinbrook stop, which is closest to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Kensington to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first train from Kensington to Gaithersburg in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Brunswick - Washington. It leaves the Kensington station at 11:47 AM.

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

    The ride from Kensington to Gaithersburg costs $0.00.

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