How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington by bus and metro?

Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington - Metro Schedule

The SILVER metro from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington runs from 5:24 AM to 11:06 PM, with departures every 15-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 5 bus from North Bethesda Station & Bay C station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Kensington on the Moovit app.

100min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - 55
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    49 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd.
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Bethesda Station & Bay C
    ID 25610
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring Victory F
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington

The distance between Washington Dulles Airport, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 41.92 mi, which can typically be traveled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles Airport 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington

To check the bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles Airport) and destination (Kensington), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 40 min.

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

    The SILVER metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles Airport to North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd. station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd. station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles Airport and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd. stop, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington?

    The ride from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington costs $7.25.

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