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How to get from Metro Center to Kensington by bus?

By bus

To get from Metro Center to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the S2 bus from 11 St Nw+G St NW 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 11 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

71min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington
Leaves from 11 St Nw+G St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11 St Nw+G St NW
    ID 1001068
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    38 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 by bus via 33 and L8

To get from Metro Center to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 33 bus from Pennsylvania Av Nw+12 St NW station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

62min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from Pennsylvania Av Nw+12 St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Nw+12 St NW
    ID 1000981
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    North To Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metro Center to Kensington

The distance between Metro Center, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 12.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Center 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 Metro Center

Metro Center is located at Metro Center, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is 13 St Nw+G St NW.

Metro stations close to Metro Center:

  • Gallery Place-Chinatown
  • Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center
  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station

Bus stations close to Metro Center:

  • 13 St Nw+G St NW
  • 11th St NW & F St NW
  • F St NW & 11th St NW

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

Alternative route by bus via 33 and L8

To get from Metro Center to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 33 bus from Pennsylvania Av Nw+12 St NW station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

62min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3333
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from Pennsylvania Av Nw+12 St NW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pennsylvania Av Nw+12 St NW
    ID 1000981
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    North To Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    35 min
  • 4
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Metro Center to Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Metro Center to Kensington?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 33, Bus line L8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Metro Center and Kensington?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Metro Center to Kensington?

    The S2 bus line goes from 11 St Nw+G St NW station near Metro Center in Washington to North To Silver Spring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North To Silver Spring Station station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metro Center to Kensington by bus?

    The total travel time between Metro Center in Washington and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Metro Center to get to Kensington?

    Get on the S2 bus from the 11 St Nw+G St NW stop near Metro Center in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Metro Center and Kensington?

    Get off the bus at the North To Silver Spring Station stop, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first metro from Metro Center to Kensington?

    The first metro from Metro Center in Washington to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Metro Center station at 8:06 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Metro Center to Kensington?

    The ride from Metro Center to Kensington costs $3.00.

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