How to get from Bethesda to Kensington by bus and metro?

From Bethesda to Kensington by bus and metro

To get from Bethesda to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Bethesda Metro Station station to Medical Center Metro station. Next, take the 34 bus from Medical Center Station & Bay D station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $3.25.

19min$3.25
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 3434
Leaves from Bethesda Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Bethesda
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Center Station & Bay D
    ID 24008
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bethesda to Kensington by bus

To get from Bethesda to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the J2 bus from Bethesda+Bay C station to East-West Hwy+Connecticut Av station. Next, take the L8 bus from Connecticut Ave & East West Hwy station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

27min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from Bethesda+Bay C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay C
    ID 2001227
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    East To Silver Spring Via Bethesda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East-West Hwy+Connecticut Av
    ID 2000120
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & East West Hwy
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Bethesda to Kensington

The distance between Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 3.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bethesda to Kensington by bus and metro, 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 Bethesda

Bethesda is located at Bethesda, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Bethesda Metro Station.

Metro stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Friendship Heights

Bus stations close to Bethesda:

  • Bethesda+Bay C
  • Bethesda Station
  • Bethesda+Bay B

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 & Plyers Mill Rd.

Metro stations close to Kensington:

  • Forest Glen
  • North Bethesda
  • Wheaton Metro Station

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Connecticut Ave & Plyers Mill Rd
  • Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave

Related Routes

From Bethesda to Kensington by bus

To get from Bethesda to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the J2 bus from Bethesda+Bay C station to East-West Hwy+Connecticut Av station. Next, take the L8 bus from Connecticut Ave & East West Hwy station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

27min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - J2J2
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from Bethesda+Bay C

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bethesda+Bay C
    ID 2001227
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - J2J2
    Wait for bus
    J2
    East To Silver Spring Via Bethesda
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    East-West Hwy+Connecticut Av
    ID 2000120
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & East West Hwy
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 34.

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

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line J2, Bus line L8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 19 min.

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

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Bethesda to Medical Center Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Medical Center Metro station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Bethesda and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 19 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Shady Grove station near Bethesda in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Medical Center Metro stop, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The first metro from Bethesda to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Bethesda Metro Station station at 8:12 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Bethesda to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The last bus from Bethesda to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the BETHESDA-SILVER SPRING line. It leaves the Old Georgetown Rd & Commerce La stop at 10:15 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Bethesda to Kensington?

    The ride from Bethesda to Kensington costs $3.25.