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How to get from South Kensington to Mclean by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from South Kensington to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Metro Center station to Mclean station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

134min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Mclean
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
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25852
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mclean
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 5, S9 and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from South Kensington to Mclean 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 & Howard Ave station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 bus and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Mclean station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.15.

134min$8.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - S9S9
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Mclean
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
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 104
    ID 2005455
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S9S9
    Wait for bus
    S9
    South To Franklin Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 16th St NW (Main)
    ID 1001226
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mclean
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Mclean

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 27.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Mclean 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 Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Mclean is located at Mclean, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Beverly Rd And Old Mclean Villag.

Metro stations close to Mclean:

  • Mclean
  • West Falls Church-Vt
  • Tysons Corner Metro

Bus stations close to Mclean:

  • Beverly Rd And Old Mclean Villag
  • Chain Bridge And Brawner
  • Beverly And Fleetwood

Alternative route by bus and metro via 5, S9 and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from South Kensington to Mclean 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 & Howard Ave station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S9 bus and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Mclean station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.15.

134min$8.15
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - S9S9
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Mclean
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
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 104
    ID 2005455
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S9S9
    Wait for bus
    S9
    South To Franklin Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    K St NW & 16th St NW (Main)
    ID 1001226
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 9
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mclean
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Mclean
    Walk to
    Mclean
    2.07 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line S9, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station near South Kensington to Silver Spring station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Silver Spring station near Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Knowles Ave & Howard Ave stop near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring station, which is closest to Mclean in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Kensington to Mclean?

    The ride from South Kensington to Mclean costs $7.00.

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