How to get from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland by bus?

From Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland by bus

To get from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the 70 bus from D St Sw+6 St SW station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 220 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 25 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

85min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from D St Sw+6 St SW

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St Sw+6 St SW
    ID 1003962
    550 yd • 7 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
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    110 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, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland by bus via S2 and 5

To get from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

90min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    620 yd • 8 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
    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, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Federal Center SW, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 13.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Federal Center SW

Federal Center SW is located at Federal Center SW, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is 4 St Sw+Independence Av SW.

Metro stations close to Federal Center SW:

  • Capital South
  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Waterfront

Bus stations close to Federal Center SW:

  • 4 St Sw+Independence Av SW
  • Independence Av Sw+4 St SW
  • 4 St Sw+G St SW

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 Connecticut Av & Warner St.

Metro stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Connecticut Av & Warner St
  • Connecticut Av & Baltimore St
  • Connecticut Av+Baltimore St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland by bus via S2 and 5

To get from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

90min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    620 yd • 8 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
    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, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line S2, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Federal Center SW and Kensington, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland?

    The 70 bus line goes from D St Sw+6 St SW station near Federal Center SW 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, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland by bus?

    The total travel time between Federal Center SW in Washington and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Federal Center SW to get to Kensington, Maryland?

    Get on the 70 bus from the D St Sw+6 St SW stop near Federal Center SW in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Federal Center SW and Kensington, Maryland?

    Get off the bus at the North To Silver Spring Station stop, which is closest to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Federal Center SW to Kensington, Maryland costs $3.00.