How to get from South Kensington to Germantown by bus?

By bus

To get from South Kensington to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L8 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 100 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

79min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - L8L8
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 100100
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & Connecticut Av
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
    ID 26008
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Germantown Transit Center Express
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via L8, Q2 and 61

To get from South Kensington to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L8 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

96min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - L8L8
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 6161
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & Connecticut Av
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Germantown Trans Cntr Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Germantown

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 19.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Germantown 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 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 Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Germantown is located at Germantown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Germantown Transit Center & Bay B.

Train stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown
  • Boyds
  • Metropolitan Grove

Bus stations close to Germantown:

  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
  • Germantown Transit Center & Bay F
  • Century Blvd & Aircraft Dr

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via L8, Q2 and 61

To get from South Kensington to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the L8 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Q2 bus and finally take the 61 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

96min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - L8L8
Bus - Q2Q2
Bus - 6161
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & Connecticut Av
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Q2Q2
    Wait for bus
    Q2
    North To Shady Grove Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6161
    Wait for bus
    61
    Germantown Trans Cntr Via Watkins Mill Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    Ride to bus station
    Germantown Transit Center & Bay B
    ID 15182
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line L8, Bus line Q2, Bus line 100.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line L8, Bus line Q2, Bus line 61.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

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

    The L8 bus line goes from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station near South Kensington to Aspen Hill station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Aspen Hill station near Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the L8 bus from the Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave stop near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Aspen Hill stop, which is closest to Germantown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from South Kensington to Germantown costs $3.00.

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