How to get from South Kensington to La Plata by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from South Kensington to La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave station to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 650 bus from 11th St & H St NW Sb station to La Plata P&R & Charles Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

170min$8.50
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 650650
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    South Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd
    ID 25542
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    North Bethesda
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    11th St & H St NW Sb
    ID 11596
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 650650
    Wait for bus
    650
    650/9 La Plata
  • 9
    Ride to bus station La Plata P&R & Charles Co
    Ride to bus station
    La Plata P&R & Charles Co
    ID 11684
    92 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from South Kensington to La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 650 bus from K St NW & 14th St NW (Main) station to La Plata P&R & Charles Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

192min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 650650
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
    ID 23504
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 14th St NW (Main)
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 650650
    Wait for bus
    650
    650/9 La Plata
  • 8
    Ride to bus station La Plata P&R & Charles Co
    Ride to bus station
    La Plata P&R & Charles Co
    ID 11684
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to La Plata

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and La Plata, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 54.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to La Plata by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Kensington

South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Knowles Ave & Howard Ave.

Metro stations close to South Kensington:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to South Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Summit Ave

Public transit stations close to La Plata, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

La Plata is located at La Plata, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is La Plata P&R & Charles Co.

Bus stations close to La Plata:

  • La Plata P&R & Charles Co
  • Heritage Green Pkwy & Lelia Ct
  • Heritage Green Pkwy & Morris Dr

Related Routes

By bus

To get from South Kensington to La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 650 bus from K St NW & 14th St NW (Main) station to La Plata P&R & Charles Co station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

192min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 650650
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
    ID 23504
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 14th St NW (Main)
    43 min
  • 7
    Bus - 650650
    Wait for bus
    650
    650/9 La Plata
  • 8
    Ride to bus station La Plata P&R & Charles Co
    Ride to bus station
    La Plata P&R & Charles Co
    ID 11684
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Kensington to La Plata?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 650.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Kensington to La Plata?

    The alternative route takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line S2, Bus line 650.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Kensington and La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Kensington to La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 5 bus line goes from Twinbrook station near South Kensington to Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd station near La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from South Kensington to La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between South Kensington and La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Kensington to get to La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Twinbrook stop near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Kensington and La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Rockville Pike & Marinelli Rd stop, which is closest to La Plata in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from South Kensington to La Plata?

    The ride from South Kensington to La Plata costs $8.50.

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