How to get from Washington to Kensington by bus?

From Washington to Kensington by bus

To get from Washington to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the S2 bus from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station. Next, take the 5 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station to Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

81min$3.00
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington
Leaves from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington
  • 2
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington
    Walk to
    Kensington
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Washington to Kensington by bus via 70 and 5

To get from Washington to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 70 bus from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station. Next, take the 5 bus from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station to Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

75min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington
Leaves from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25814
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington
    Walk to
    Kensington
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington to Kensington

The distance between Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 13.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington to Kensington 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 Washington

Washington is located at Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is D St Sw+6 St SW.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • Smithsonian Metrorail
  • Federal Center SW
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • D St Sw+6 St SW
  • D St @ 9th St SW
  • D St & 9th St Tunnel Entr

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
  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
  • Connecticut Av+Howard Av
  • Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Washington to Kensington by bus via 70 and 5

To get from Washington to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 70 bus from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 station. Next, take the 5 bus from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station to Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

75min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington
Leaves from SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    SW 7th St & SW Maryland Av
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220
    ID 2005471
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25814
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington
    Walk to
    Kensington
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The S2 bus line goes from North To Silver Spring Station station near Washington to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Washington and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the S2 bus from the North To Silver Spring Station stop near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103 stop, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Washington to Kensington?

    The ride from Washington to Kensington costs $3.00.

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