How to get from Charlestown to Kensington by bus and train?

From Charlestown to Kensington by bus and train

To get from Charlestown to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MARC train and finally take the MARC train from Union Station station to Kensington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 47 min.

287min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - MARCMARC
Train - MARCMARC
Walk to Kensington
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Washington Express
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    88 min
  • 7
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Martinsburg
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kensington
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kensington
    Walk to
    Kensington
    470 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Charlestown to Kensington by bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 5 bus from Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min.

337min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    White Flint
    35 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charlestown to Kensington
The distance between Charlestown, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 95.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 287 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown to Kensington by bus and train, 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, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Kensington is located at Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave.

Metro stations close to Kensington:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
  • Connecticut Ave + Howard Ave
  • Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
Related Routes

From Charlestown to Kensington by bus, metro and train

To get from Charlestown to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines, 2 train lines and one metro line: take the ROUTE 5 bus from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station to Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train, then the SILVER STAR train, then the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 5 bus from Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 37 min.

337min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Leaves from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd)
    2.79 mi • 57 min
  • 2
    Bus - ROUTE 5ROUTE 5
    Wait for bus
    ROUTE 5
    Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aberdeen Train Station (Pulaski Hwy/Us 40)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Aberdeen, Md
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    NY Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SILVER STARSILVER STAR
    Wait for train
    SILVER STAR
    Miami Amtrak Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    93 min
  • 9
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Twinbrook
  • 11
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    White Flint
    35 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 13
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 14
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 287 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line MARC, Bus line MARC.

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

    The alternative route takes 337 minutes, using Bus line ROUTE 5, Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line SILVER STAR, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 47 min.

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

    The ROUTE 5 bus line goes from Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) station near Charlestown to Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Charlestown and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and train is about 4 hr 47 min.

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

    Get on the ROUTE 5 bus from the Lidl Distribution Center (Belvidere Rd) stop near Charlestown in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Aberdeen - Perryville - Havre De Grace station, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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