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How to get from Falls Church to South Kensington by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Falls Church to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from East Falls Church 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 26 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

86min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Leaves from East Falls Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    21 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 by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, S2 and 5

To get from Falls Church to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from East Falls Church station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station to Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

98min$6.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 55
Leaves from East Falls Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    ID 23522
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Falls Church to South Kensington

The distance between Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Falls Church 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 Falls Church

Falls Church is located at Falls Church, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Washington St And Columbia St.

Metro stations close to Falls Church:

  • West Falls Church-Vt
  • East Falls Church

Bus stations close to Falls Church:

  • Washington St And Columbia St
  • N Washington St+Columbia St
  • N Washington St+Jefferson St

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 by bus and metro via METRORAIL SILVER LINE, S2 and 5

To get from Falls Church to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 bus lines: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from East Falls Church station to Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 bus and finally take the 5 bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 station to Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $6.60.

98min$6.60
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - S2S2
Bus - 55
Leaves from East Falls Church

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    East Falls Church
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Addison Road
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    I St Nw+15 St NW
    ID 1001185
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - S2S2
    Wait for bus
    S2
    North To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring+Bus Bay 103
    ID 2005454
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    ID 23522
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line S2, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct metro between Falls Church 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 26 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Falls Church to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from East Falls Church station near Falls Church to Addison Road station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Addison Road station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Falls Church and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the East Falls Church station near Falls Church in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the metro at the Addison Road stop, which is closest to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Falls Church to South Kensington?

    The ride from Falls Church to South Kensington costs $7.00.

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