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How to get from Norfolk to Kensington by bus, metro and train?

From Norfolk to Kensington by bus, metro and train

To get from Norfolk to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 34 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay F station to Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 46 min.

346min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kensington
    Walk to
    Kensington
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Norfolk to Kensington by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Norfolk to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 54 min.

354min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norfolk to Kensington

The distance between Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 234.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 346 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norfolk to Kensington by bus, metro 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 Norfolk

Norfolk is located at Norfolk, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Civic Plaza Station.

Bus stations close to Norfolk:

  • City Hall & Bank
  • Saint Pauls & Plume
  • Church & Olney

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 Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave.

Metro stations close to Kensington:

  • Wheaton Metro Station
  • Forest Glen
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Summit Ave

Alternative route from Norfolk to Kensington by bus, metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Norfolk to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Norfolk Station station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 54 min.

354min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from Norfolk Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Norfolk Station
    1.04 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    269 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 346 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 34.

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

    The alternative route takes 354 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 46 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Norfolk Station station near Norfolk to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Boston station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Norfolk and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus is about 5 hr 46 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Norfolk Station station near Norfolk in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Boston stop, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.