How to get from Union Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus?

By bus

To get from Union Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X2 bus from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station to I St Nw+15 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally 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 21 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

81min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - X2X2
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from H St Ne+Union Station Garage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003869
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    West To Foggy Bottom Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Howard Ave
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via X2, 33 and L8

To get from Union Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X2 bus from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station to I St Nw+15 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus 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 20 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

80min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - X2X2
Bus - 3333
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from H St Ne+Union Station Garage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003869
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    West To Foggy Bottom Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    North To Friendship Heights
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    12 min
  • 8
    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 Union Station to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Union Station, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 13.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Station 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 Union Station

Union Station is located at Union Station, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE.

Metro stations close to Union Station:

  • Union Station

Bus stations close to Union Station:

  • Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
  • Massachusetts Av Ne+1 St NE
  • E St And Columbus Circle NE (Union Station) (Eb)

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 by bus via X2, 33 and L8

To get from Union Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the X2 bus from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station to I St Nw+15 St NW station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus 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 20 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

80min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - X2X2
Bus - 3333
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from H St Ne+Union Station Garage

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003869
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    West To Foggy Bottom Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    North To Friendship Heights
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    31 min
  • 6
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    12 min
  • 8
    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 Union Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line X2, Bus line S2, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line X2, Bus line 33, Bus line L8.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Union Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The X2 bus line goes from H St Ne+Union Station Garage station near Union Station in Washington to West To Foggy Bottom Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West To Foggy Bottom Station station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

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

    The total travel time between Union Station in Washington and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the X2 bus from the H St Ne+Union Station Garage stop near Union Station in Washington.

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

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

  • When is the first metro from Union Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The first metro from Union Station in Washington to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Union Station station at 8:12 PM.

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

    The ride from Union Station to Kensington, Maryland costs $5.00.

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