How to get from South Kensington to Glenarden by bus?

By bus

To get from South Kensington to Glenarden in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: 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 F4 bus and finally take the A12 bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay C station to Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

96min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - F4F4
Bus - A12A12
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 223
    ID 2005474
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay C
    ID 3001549
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - A12A12
    Wait for bus
    A12
    South To Capitol Heights Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr
    Ride to bus station
    Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr
    ID 3001350
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 5 and F4

To get from South Kensington to Glenarden in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. Next, take the F4 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223 station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

116min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - F4F4
Walk to Glenarden
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 223
    ID 2005474
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glenarden
    Walk to
    Glenarden
    1.92 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Glenarden

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Glenarden, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 18.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Glenarden 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 Glenarden, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Glenarden is located at Glenarden, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr.

Metro stations close to Glenarden:

  • New Carrollton Metro Station
  • Landover Metro Station
  • Downtown Largo Metro Station

Train stations close to Glenarden:

  • New Carrollton, Md

Bus stations close to Glenarden:

  • Glenarden Pw+Municipal Ctr
  • Glenarden Pw+Ml King Jr Hw
  • Glenarden Pw+Reed St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 5 and F4

To get from South Kensington to Glenarden in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. Next, take the F4 bus from Silver Spring+Bus Bay 223 station to New Carrollton+Bus Bay H station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

116min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - F4F4
Walk to Glenarden
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 223
    ID 2005474
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - F4F4
    Wait for bus
    F4
    East To New Carrollton Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    New Carrollton+Bus Bay H
    ID 3003182
    49 min
  • 7
    Walk to Glenarden
    Walk to
    Glenarden
    1.92 mi • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line F4, Bus line A12.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line F4.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Kensington to Glenarden 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 one bus line till Silver Spring station near Glenarden in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Glenarden in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from South Kensington to Glenarden costs $5.00.

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