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How to get from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Shady Grove station to North Bethesda station. Next, 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 37 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

37min$4.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

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

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

To get from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Shady Grove station to Friendship Heights station. Next, take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Av & Warner St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $7.60.

45min$7.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 8.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West 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 Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West

Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West is located at Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West.

Metro stations close to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West:

  • Shady Grove

Train stations close to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West:

  • Rockville
  • Rockville Amtrak
  • Washington Grove

Bus stations close to Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West:

  • Shady Grove Station & Bay B - West
  • Shady Grove Metro Station & Bus Bay C
  • Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East

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:

  • North Bethesda
  • Medical Center Metro
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

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

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

To get from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Shady Grove station to Friendship Heights station. Next, take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Av & Warner St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $7.60.

45min$7.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Shady Grove

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Shady Grove
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Fort Totten - Red
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

  • Is there a direct metro between Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Shady Grove station near Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Fort Totten - Red station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Fort Totten - Red station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County

  • How long does it take to travel from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to get to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Shady Grove station near Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    Get off the metro at the Fort Totten - Red stop, which is closest to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • When is the first metro from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County?

    The first metro from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Shady Grove station at 1:00 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West to Kensington, Maryland costs $4.10.

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