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

By bus and metro

To get from Poolesville to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 76 bus from W Willard Rd & Wooton Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 37 bus from Tuckerman Ln & Rockville Pike station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $4.65.

76min$4.65
Bus - 7676
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 3737
Leaves from W Willard Rd & Wooton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Poolesville
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Grosvenor Metro Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tuckerman Ln & Rockville Pike
    ID 26474
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Wheaton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Poolesville to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 76 bus from W Willard Rd & Wooton Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Rockville Pik & Edson La station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

89min$1.00
Bus - 7676
Bus - 101101
Bus - 55
Leaves from W Willard Rd & Wooton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Poolesville
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pik & Edson La
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Poolesville to Kensington

The distance between Poolesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 28.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Poolesville 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 Poolesville

Poolesville is located at Poolesville, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Wootton Ave & Elgin Rd.

Bus stations close to Poolesville:

  • Wootton Ave & Elgin Rd
  • Fisher Ave & Norris Rd
  • Wootton Ave & Norris Rd

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 Metropolitan Ave & Plyers Mill Rd.

Metro stations close to Kensington:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Metropolitan Ave & Plyers Mill Rd
  • Knowles Ave & Summit Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Poolesville to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 76 bus from W Willard Rd & Wooton Ave station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Rockville Pik & Edson La station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

89min$1.00
Bus - 7676
Bus - 101101
Bus - 55
Leaves from W Willard Rd & Wooton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Poolesville
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Medical Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pik & Edson La
    29 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 37.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 76, Bus line 101, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

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

    The 76 bus line goes from Shady Grove station near Poolesville to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Poolesville and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the 76 bus from the Shady Grove stop near Poolesville in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East stop, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Poolesville to Kensington?

    The ride from Poolesville to Kensington costs $4.65.

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