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

From Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro

To get from Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Pentagon City Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro 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 58 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

58min$6.65
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Pentagon City Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon City Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    North To Aspen Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Av & Warner St
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kensington, Maryland
    Walk to
    Kensington, Maryland
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 5

To get from Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Pentagon City Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally 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 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

68min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Pentagon City Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon City Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Bethesda
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
    ID 23512
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Pentagon City Metro, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 14.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pentagon City Metro 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 Pentagon City Metro

Pentagon City Metro is located at Pentagon City Metro, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is Pentagon City Metro.

Metro stations close to Pentagon City Metro:

  • Pentagon
  • Crystal City Metrorail Station
  • Pentagon City Metrorail Station

Train stations close to Pentagon City Metro:

  • Crystal City

Bus stations close to Pentagon City Metro:

  • Pentagon City Metro
  • Pentagon City+Bay C
  • S Hayes St+12 St S

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 & Baltimore St.

Metro stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • North Bethesda
  • Medical Center Metro

Train stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington, Maryland:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 5

To get from Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Pentagon City Metro Station station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally 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 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

68min$7.75
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Pentagon City Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Pentagon City Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Bethesda
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25610
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave
    ID 23512
    14 min
  • 9
    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 Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

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

    The METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro line goes from Pentagon City Metro Station station near Pentagon City Metro in Arlington County to Mount Vernon Square station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Mount Vernon Square station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

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

    The total travel time between Pentagon City Metro in Arlington County and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from the Pentagon City Metro Station station near Pentagon City Metro in Arlington County.

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

    Get off the metro at the Mount Vernon Square stop, which is closest to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Pentagon City Metro to Kensington, Maryland costs $6.65.