How to get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 74 bus from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 5 bus from Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station to Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Bus - 7474
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Bethesda
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
    ID 23512
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 74, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 74 bus from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East 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 11 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

71min$8.60
Bus - 7474
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 12.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl 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 Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl

Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl is located at Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd.

Train stations close to Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl:

  • Gaithersburg

Bus stations close to Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl:

  • Washingtonian Blvd & Rio Blvd
  • Washingtonian Blvd & Grand Corner Blvd
  • Rio Blvd & Mahogany Dr

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 Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave.

Metro stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • North Bethesda
  • Medical Center Metro

Train stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Summit Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 74, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 74 bus from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl station to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East 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 11 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

71min$8.60
Bus - 7474
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 74, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 74, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The 74 bus line goes from Shady Grove station near Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County

  • How long does it take to travel from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by bus and metro is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to get to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    Get on the 74 bus from the Shady Grove stop near Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    Get off the bus at the Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East stop, which is closest to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Washingtonian Blvd & Waterfront Pl to Kensington, Maryland costs $4.10.

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