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How to get from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Capitol Heights Metro Station station to Metro Center 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 18 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

78min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Capitol Heights Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Capitol Hgts Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 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
    27 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

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Capitol Heights Metro Station station to Metro Center 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

73min$7.65
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Capitol Heights Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Capitol Hgts Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 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
    15 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
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Public transit directions from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland

The distance between Capitol Hgts Station, Montgomery County and Kensington, Maryland, Montgomery County is approximately 23.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Capitol Hgts 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 Capitol Hgts Station

Capitol Hgts Station is located at Capitol Hgts Station, Montgomery County and the nearest public transit station is E Capitol St+Southern Av.

Metro stations close to Capitol Hgts Station:

  • Deanwood Metro Station
  • Benning Rd Metro Station
  • Addison Road Metro Station

Bus stations close to Capitol Hgts Station:

  • E Capitol St+Southern Av
  • Capitol Heights+Bus Bay C
  • Capitol Heights Station + Bus Bay B

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

Alternative route by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Capitol Heights Metro Station station to Metro Center 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

73min$7.65
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to Kensington, Maryland
Leaves from Capitol Heights Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Capitol Hgts Station
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 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
    15 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

  • Is there a direct metro between Capitol Hgts Station and Kensington, Maryland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Franconia-Springfield station near Capitol Hgts Station in Prince George's County to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Capitol Hgts Station in Prince George's County and Kensington, Maryland in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Capitol Hgts Station to get to Kensington, Maryland?

    Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Franconia-Springfield station near Capitol Hgts Station in Prince George's County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Capitol Hgts Station and Kensington, Maryland?

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

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland?

    The ride from Capitol Hgts Station to Kensington, Maryland costs $7.00.

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