How to get from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro?

From Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro

To get from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center 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 44 min. The ride fare is $5.35.

44min$5.35
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    15 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

Alternative route from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and 34

To get from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Medical Center Metro station. Next, take the 34 bus from Medical Center Station & Bay D station to Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $5.55.

45min$5.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Center Station & Bay D
    ID 24008
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
    ID 23512
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Metro Center, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 10.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Metro Center 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 Metro Center

Metro Center is located at Metro Center, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Federal Triangle Metro Station.

Metro stations close to Metro Center:

  • Federal Triangle Metro Station
  • Metro Center
  • Mcpherson Sq Metro Station

Bus stations close to Metro Center:

  • 13 St Nw+G St NW
  • 13 St Nw+H St NW
  • F St Nw+14 St NW

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 Av.

Metro stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Connecticut Av & Warner Av
  • Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and 34

To get from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Metro Center station to Medical Center Metro station. Next, take the 34 bus from Medical Center Station & Bay D station to Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $5.55.

45min$5.55
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Metro Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Metro Center
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Medical Center Metro
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medical Center Station & Bay D
    ID 24008
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
    ID 23512
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct metro between Metro Center and Kensington, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Metro Center station near Metro Center in Washington to Shady Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Shady Grove station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Metro Center in Washington and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Metro Center to get to Kensington, Maryland?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Metro Center station near Metro Center in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Metro Center and Kensington, Maryland?

    Get off the metro at the Shady Grove stop, which is closest to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • When is the first metro from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland?

    The first metro from Metro Center in Washington to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Metro Center station at 8:06 PM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Metro Center to Kensington, Maryland costs $5.35.