How to get from Kensington to Silver Spring by bus?

By bus

Take one direct bus from Kensington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD: take the 5 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 20 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

20min$1.00
Bus - 55
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25852
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 34 and Y8

To get from Kensington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Wheaton Station & Bay F station. Next, take the Y8 bus from Wheaton+Bus Bay A station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

37min$3.00
Bus - 3434
Bus - Y8Y8
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton+Bus Bay A
    ID 2001264
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y8Y8
    Wait for bus
    Y8
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219
    ID 2005470
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kensington to Silver Spring

The distance between Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 4.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 20 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Silver Spring by bus, 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 Kensington

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

Metro stations close to Kensington:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Connecticut Ave & Plyers Mill Rd
  • Knowles Ave & Connecticut Ave

Public transit stations close to Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Silver Spring is located at Silver Spring, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Silver Spring.

Train stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Silver Spring:

  • Silver Spring
  • Colesville Rd+East-West Hw
  • East West Hwy & @1325

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 34 and Y8

To get from Kensington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Wheaton Station & Bay F station. Next, take the Y8 bus from Wheaton+Bus Bay A station to Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

37min$3.00
Bus - 3434
Bus - Y8Y8
Walk to Silver Spring
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton+Bus Bay A
    ID 2001264
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y8Y8
    Wait for bus
    Y8
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 219
    ID 2005470
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Silver Spring
    Walk to
    Silver Spring
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Silver Spring?

    The fastest way takes 20 minutes, using Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Silver Spring?

    The alternative route takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line Y8.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Kensington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD in 20 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Silver Spring station near Kensington to 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station near Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington and Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 20 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the bus at the 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd stop, which is closest to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first bus from Kensington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first bus from Kensington to Silver Spring in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Silver Spring - Twinbrook Station. It leaves the Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave stop at 8:10 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kensington to Silver Spring?

    The ride from Kensington to Silver Spring costs $1.00.

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