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How to get from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland by bus?

By bus

To get from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the C4 bus from 6505 Belcrest Rd station to Wheaton+Bus Bay B station. Next, take the 34 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay F station to Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

91min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C4C4
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from 6505 Belcrest Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6505 Belcrest Rd
    ID 3003196
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    West To Twinbrook Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton+Bus Bay B
    ID 2001359
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via C4 and L8

To get from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the C4 bus from 6505 Belcrest Rd station to Veirs Mill Rd & Connecticut Av station. Next, take the L8 bus from Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd station to Connecticut Av & Baltimore St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

86min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C4C4
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from 6505 Belcrest Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6505 Belcrest Rd
    ID 3003196
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    West To Twinbrook Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & Connecticut Av
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Friendship Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Baltimore St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Riverdale, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 12.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverdale 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 Riverdale

Riverdale is located at Riverdale, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Lafayette Ave at Queensbury Rd.

Metro stations close to Riverdale:

  • West Hyattsville Metrorail Station
  • College Park-U Of Md
  • Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Riverdale:

  • College Park

Bus stations close to Riverdale:

  • Lafayette Ave at Queensbury Rd
  • Queensbury Rd + Rhode Island Ave
  • Queensbury Rd & Rhode Island Ave

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

Alternative route by bus via C4 and L8

To get from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the C4 bus from 6505 Belcrest Rd station to Veirs Mill Rd & Connecticut Av station. Next, take the L8 bus from Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd station to Connecticut Av & Baltimore St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

86min$3.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - C4C4
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from 6505 Belcrest Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    6505 Belcrest Rd
    ID 3003196
    1.11 mi • 23 min
  • 2
    Bus - C4C4
    Wait for bus
    C4
    West To Twinbrook Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Veirs Mill Rd & Connecticut Av
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Veirs Mill Rd
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Friendship Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Baltimore St
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line C4, Bus line 34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Bus line C4, Bus line L8.

  • Is there a direct bus between Riverdale and Kensington, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland?

    The C4 bus line goes from 6505 Belcrest Rd station near Riverdale in Prince George's County to West To Twinbrook Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West To Twinbrook Station station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland by bus?

    The total travel time between Riverdale in Prince George's County and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Riverdale to get to Kensington, Maryland?

    Get on the C4 bus from the 6505 Belcrest Rd stop near Riverdale in Prince George's County.

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

    Get off the bus at the West To Twinbrook Station stop, which is closest to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Riverdale to Kensington, Maryland costs $3.00.

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