How to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation by bus and metro?

From Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation in Montgomery County, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the 5 bus from North Bethesda Station & Bay C station to Metropolitan Ave & St Paul St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $7.25. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Kensington Substation on the Moovit app.

103min$7.25
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - 55
Walk to Kensington Substation
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles Airport
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    49 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd.
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Bethesda Station & Bay C
    ID 25610
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring Victory F
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metropolitan Ave & St Paul St
    ID 24026
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kensington Substation
    Walk to
    Kensington Substation
    Metropolitan Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation

The distance between Washington Dulles Airport, Montgomery County and Kensington Substation, Montgomery County is approximately 42.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Montgomery County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation

To check the bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles Airport) and destination (Kensington Substation), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation?

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles Airport and Kensington Substation?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation?

    The SILVER metro line goes from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd. station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd. station near Kensington Substation in Montgomery County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Kensington Substation in Montgomery County by metro and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles Airport to get to Kensington Substation?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station near Washington Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles Airport and Kensington Substation?

    Get off the metro at the North Bethesda - East Side Of Rockville Pike at Marinelli Rd. stop, which is closest to Kensington Substation in Montgomery County.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation?

    The ride from Washington Dulles Airport to Kensington Substation costs $7.25.

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