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How to get from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro?

From College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro

To get from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from College Park-U Of Md station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Av & Warner St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $8.45.

70min$8.45
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from College Park-U Of Md

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    College Park Metro Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    21 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro via METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE and 34

To get from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from College Park-U Of Md station to Fort Totten station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus and finally take the 34 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay F station to Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

62min$6.05
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from College Park-U Of Md

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    College Park Metro Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Glenmont Metro
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights Via Wheaton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave
    ID 23514
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between College Park Metro Station, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 20.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to College Park Metro Station

College Park Metro Station is located at College Park Metro Station, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is College Park Metro Station - Bay D.

Metro stations close to College Park Metro Station:

  • Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station
  • Hyattsville Crossing Metro Station

Train stations close to College Park Metro Station:

  • Riverdale
  • College Park

Bus stations close to College Park Metro Station:

  • College Park Metro Station - Bay D
  • College Park U Of Md Metrorail
  • College Park+Bay A

Public transit stations close to Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County

Kensington, Maryland is located at Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave.

Metro stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro

Train stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
  • Howard Ave & Fawcett St

Alternative route from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro via METRORAIL GREEN LINE, METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE and 34

To get from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from College Park-U Of Md station to Fort Totten station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE bus and finally take the 34 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay F station to Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

62min$6.05
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from College Park-U Of Md

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    College Park Metro Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Totten
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLEMETRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE
    Glenmont Metro
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights Via Wheaton
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave
    ID 23514
    10 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE, Bus line METRO STATION CLOSURE SHUTTLE, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct metro between College Park Metro Station and Kensington, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which metro line goes from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro line goes from Branch Ave station near College Park Metro Station in Prince George's County to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Gallery Place-Chinatown station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between College Park Metro Station in Prince George's County and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near College Park Metro Station to get to Kensington, Maryland?

    Get on the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from the Branch Ave station near College Park Metro Station in Prince George's County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between College Park Metro Station and Kensington, Maryland?

    Get off the metro at the Gallery Place-Chinatown stop, which is closest to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from College Park Metro Station to Kensington, Maryland costs $8.45.

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