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How to get from Takoma Park to South Kensington by bus?

By bus

To get from Takoma Park to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 20 bus from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 226 station. Next, 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 31 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

31min$1.00
Bus - 2020
Bus - 55
Leaves from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Takoma Park
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 226
    ID 17486
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    ID 23522
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 15 and 5

To get from Takoma Park to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 15 bus from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 222 station. Next, 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 60 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

60min$1.00
Bus - 1515
Bus - 55
Leaves from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Takoma Park
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 222
    ID 17484
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    ID 23522
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Takoma Park to South Kensington

The distance between Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 7.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Takoma Park to South Kensington 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 Takoma Park

Takoma Park is located at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd.

Train stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Silver Spring

Bus stations close to Takoma Park:

  • Flower Ave & Piney Branch Rd
  • Piney Branch Rd & Flower Ave
  • Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd

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 via 15 and 5

To get from Takoma Park to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the 15 bus from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd station to Silver Spring Station & Bay 222 station. Next, 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 60 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

60min$1.00
Bus - 1515
Bus - 55
Leaves from Piney Branch Rd & Manchester Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Takoma Park
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 222
    ID 17484
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Station & Bay 232
    ID 17490
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Twinbrook
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    Ride to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
    ID 23522
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Takoma Park to South Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 15, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Takoma Park and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Takoma Park to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 20 bus line goes from Silver Spring station near Takoma Park to Silver Spring Station & Bay 226 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Silver Spring Station & Bay 226 station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Takoma Park and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 31 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Silver Spring stop near Takoma Park in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring Station & Bay 226 stop, which is closest to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Takoma Park to South Kensington?

    The ride from Takoma Park to South Kensington costs $1.00.

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