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How to get from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Farragut North 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 41 min. The ride fare is $4.70.

41min$4.70
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Farragut North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    200 yd • 3 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
    13 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 by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and 34

To get from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Farragut North 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 42 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

42min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Farragut North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    200 yd • 3 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
    18 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Farragut West Metrorail Station, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 10.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Farragut West Metrorail Station 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station

Farragut West Metrorail Station is located at Farragut West Metrorail Station, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is K Street And Connecticut Avenue NW (Wb).

Metro stations close to Farragut West Metrorail Station:

  • Metro Center
  • Farragut North
  • Mcpherson Sq Metro Station

Bus stations close to Farragut West Metrorail Station:

  • K Street And Connecticut Avenue NW (Wb)
  • 17 St Nw+K St NW
  • I St @ 18th 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 Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave.

Metro stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Connecticut Av & Baltimore St
  • Connecticut Av & Warner Av

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL RED LINE and 34

To get from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, take the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from Farragut North 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 42 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

42min$4.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 3434
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Farragut North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut North
    200 yd • 3 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
    18 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct metro between Farragut West Metrorail Station and Kensington, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The METRORAIL RED LINE metro line goes from Farragut North station near Farragut West Metrorail Station 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Farragut West Metrorail Station in Washington and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Farragut West Metrorail Station to get to Kensington, Maryland?

    Get on the METRORAIL RED LINE metro from the Farragut North station near Farragut West Metrorail Station in Washington.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Farragut West Metrorail Station 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 Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The first metro from Farragut West Metrorail Station in Washington to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Farragut North station at 1:33 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Farragut West Metrorail Station to Kensington, Maryland costs $4.70.

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