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How to get from Merrifield to South Kensington by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Merrifield to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station 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 29 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

89min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 55
Leaves from Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 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 ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Merrifield to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station to Metro Center 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 23 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

83min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to South Kensington
Leaves from Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 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
    16 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 Merrifield to South Kensington

The distance between Merrifield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 25.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrifield 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 Merrifield

Merrifield is located at Merrifield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dunn Loring+Bus Bay E.

Metro stations close to Merrifield:

  • Greensboro
  • Vienna Metro Station
  • Tysons Corner Metro

Bus stations close to Merrifield:

  • Dunn Loring+Bus Bay E
  • Dunn Loring+Bus Bay F
  • Dunn Loring Metro

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 ORANGE LINE, METRORAIL RED LINE and L8

To get from Merrifield to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station to Metro Center 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 23 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

83min$7.00
Walk to metro station
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - L8L8
Walk to South Kensington
Leaves from Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    29 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
    16 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 Merrifield to South Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line L8.

  • Is there a direct metro between Merrifield 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 29 min.

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

    The METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro line goes from Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station near Merrifield to New Carrollton station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till New Carrollton station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Merrifield and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from the Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station station near Merrifield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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

    The ride from Merrifield to South Kensington costs $7.00.

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