How to get from Alexandria to South Kensington by bus and metro?
From Alexandria to South Kensington by bus and metro
To get from Alexandria to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 5 bus from 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station to Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $7.00.
Step by Step
- 1Start from metro stationAlexandria
- 2Wait for metroMETRORAIL BLUE LINEAddison Road
- 3Ride to metro stationMetro Center26 min
- 4Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEGlenmont
- 5Ride to metro stationSilver Spring23 min
- 6Walk to bus station2nd Ave & Colesville RdID 25814160 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for bus5Twinbrook
- 8Ride to bus stationKnowles Ave & Ewell AveID 2352217 min
Alternative route from Alexandria to South Kensington by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8
To get from Alexandria to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.65.
Step by Step
- 1Start from metro stationAlexandria
- 2Wait for metroMETRORAIL YELLOW LINEMount Vernon Square
- 3Ride to metro stationGallery Place-Chinatown20 min
- 4Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEShady Grove
- 5Ride to metro stationFriendship Heights18 min
- 6Walk to bus stationFriendship Hts Station90 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for busL8Aspen Hill
- 8Ride to bus stationConnecticut Ave & Knowles Ave12 min
- 9Walk toSouth Kensington0.51 mi • 11 min
Public transit directions from Alexandria to South Kensington
Public transit stations close to Alexandria
Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Braddock Rd Station+Bus Bay B.
Metro stations close to Alexandria:
- Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
- Braddock Road Metro
- King Street-Old Town
Train stations close to Alexandria:
- Alexandria
Bus stations close to Alexandria:
- Braddock Rd Station+Bus Bay B
- Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C
- Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay D
Public transit stations close to South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD
South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave.
Metro stations close to South Kensington:
- Grosvenor Metro Station
- North Bethesda
- Medical Center Metro
Train stations close to South Kensington:
- Kensington
- Garrett Park
Bus stations close to South Kensington:
- Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
- Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
- Knowles Ave & Summit Ave
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Alternative route from Alexandria to South Kensington by bus and metro via METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8
To get from Alexandria to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from Braddock Road Metro station to Gallery Place-Chinatown station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the L8 bus from Friendship Hts Station station to Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $6.65.
Step by Step
- 1Start from metro stationAlexandria
- 2Wait for metroMETRORAIL YELLOW LINEMount Vernon Square
- 3Ride to metro stationGallery Place-Chinatown20 min
- 4Wait for metroMETRORAIL RED LINEShady Grove
- 5Ride to metro stationFriendship Heights18 min
- 6Walk to bus stationFriendship Hts Station90 yd • 2 min
- 7Wait for busL8Aspen Hill
- 8Ride to bus stationConnecticut Ave & Knowles Ave12 min
- 9Walk toSouth Kensington0.51 mi • 11 min
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria to South Kensington?
The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.
What is the alternative route to get from Alexandria to South Kensington?
The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.
Is there a direct metro between Alexandria and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.
Which metro line goes from Alexandria to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
The METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro line goes from Addison Road station near Alexandria to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD
How long does it take to travel from Alexandria to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?
The total travel time between Alexandria and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.
Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria to get to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get on the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from the Addison Road station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?
Get off the metro at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.
How much is the total metro and bus fare from Alexandria to South Kensington?
The ride from Alexandria to South Kensington costs $7.00.