How to get from Silver Spring to Kensington by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Silver Spring to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD: 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 19 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

19min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington
Leaves from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25814
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kensington
    Walk to
    Kensington
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 1 and L8

To get from Silver Spring to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 1 bus from East West Hwy & Colesville Rd station to Western Ave & Oliver St station. Next, take the L8 bus from Western Ave & Oliver St station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

50min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from East West Hwy & Colesville Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East West Hwy & Colesville Rd
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave & Oliver St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave & Oliver St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 6
    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 Silver Spring to Kensington

The distance between Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 4.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Colesville Rd & 2nd Ave
  • Silver Spring+Bus Bay 218
  • East West Hwy & @1325

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 by bus via 1 and L8

To get from Silver Spring to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 1 bus from East West Hwy & Colesville Rd station to Western Ave & Oliver St station. Next, take the L8 bus from Western Ave & Oliver St station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

50min$1.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Bus - L8L8
Leaves from East West Hwy & Colesville Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    East West Hwy & Colesville Rd
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave & Oliver St
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave & Oliver St
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Silver Spring to Kensington?

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line L8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Silver Spring and Kensington?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Silver Spring to Kensington?

    The 5 bus line goes from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station near Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Twinbrook station near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Silver Spring to Kensington by bus?

    The total travel time between Silver Spring in Montgomery County and Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Silver Spring to get to Kensington?

    Get on the 5 bus from the 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd stop near Silver Spring in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Silver Spring and Kensington?

    Get off the bus at the Twinbrook stop, which is closest to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the last metro from Silver Spring to Kensington?

    The last metro from Silver Spring in Montgomery County to Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is the Metrorail Red Line line. It leaves the Silver Spring station at 3:12 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Silver Spring to Kensington?

    The ride from Silver Spring to Kensington costs $1.00.

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