How to get from South Kensington to Melwood by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from South Kensington to Melwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Presidential Pw+Police Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - 9696
Bus - J12J12
Walk to Melwood
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave NE & 1st St NE
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    East To Capitol Heights Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay C
    ID 3000982
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville Via Presidential Parkway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Presidential Pw+Police Plaza
    ID 3000516
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melwood
    Walk to
    Melwood
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, X9 and J12

To get from South Kensington to Melwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X9 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Presidential Pw+Police Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - X9X9
Bus - J12J12
Walk to Melwood
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003868
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    East To Capitol Heights Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay D
    ID 3002719
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville Via Presidential Parkway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Presidential Pw+Police Plaza
    ID 3000516
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melwood
    Walk to
    Melwood
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Melwood

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Melwood, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 25.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Melwood by bus and train, 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 Melwood, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Melwood is located at Melwood, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Marlboro Pike at Marwood Boulevard N..

Bus stations close to Melwood:

  • Marlboro Pike at Marwood Boulevard N.
  • Marlboro Pike at Melwood Mall
  • Dower House Road at Old Pike Way

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via MARC, X9 and J12

To get from South Kensington to Melwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X9 bus and finally take the J12 bus from Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl station to Presidential Pw+Police Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train station
Train - MARCMARC
Bus - X9X9
Bus - J12J12
Walk to Melwood
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kensington
    0.76 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    H St Ne+Union Station Garage
    ID 1003868
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    East To Capitol Heights Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Capitol Heights+Bus Bay D
    ID 3002719
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Av+Capitol Heights Bl
    ID 3000936
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - J12J12
    Wait for bus
    J12
    East To Forestville Via Presidential Parkway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Presidential Pw+Police Plaza
    ID 3000516
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Melwood
    Walk to
    Melwood
    1.04 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line 96, Bus line J12.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line MARC, Bus line X9, Bus line J12.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

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

    The MARC train line goes from Kensington station near South Kensington to Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Station station near Melwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Melwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and bus is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the MARC train from the Kensington station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the Union Station stop, which is closest to Melwood in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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