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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.

81min$7.00
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Silver Spring
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25814
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    ID 23522
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

72min$6.65
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to South Kensington
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    20 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Kensington
    Walk to
    South Kensington
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria to South Kensington

The distance between Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 23.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria to South Kensington 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 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

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.

72min$6.65
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to South Kensington
Leaves from Braddock Road Metro

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Alexandria
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    20 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Friendship Heights
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - L8L8
    Wait for bus
    L8
    Aspen Hill
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to South Kensington
    Walk to
    South Kensington
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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.

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