How to get from Shady Grove to South Kensington by bus?

By bus

To get from Shady Grove to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 201 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Georgia Avenue Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Y2 bus and finally take the 5 bus from 2nd Ave & Linden Ln station to Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

108min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - 55
Leaves from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/1 Bwi Airport / Warner St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Norbeck Rd
    ID 2000954
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av+Seminary Rd
    ID 2000289
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    2nd Ave & Linden Ln
    ID 25832
    360 yd • 5 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
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 201, Y2 and 34

To get from Shady Grove to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 201 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Georgia Avenue Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Y2 bus and finally take the 34 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay F station to Summit Ave & Warner St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

121min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - 3434
Walk to South Kensington
Leaves from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/1 Bwi Airport / Warner St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Norbeck Rd
    ID 2000954
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton+Bus Bay A
    ID 2001264
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summit Ave & Warner St
    ID 26274
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Kensington
    Walk to
    South Kensington
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Shady Grove to South Kensington

The distance between Shady Grove, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 19.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Shady Grove 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 Shady Grove

Shady Grove is located at Shady Grove, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West.

Train stations close to Shady Grove:

  • Rockville
  • Rockville Amtrak
  • Washington Grove

Bus stations close to Shady Grove:

  • Shady Grove Station & Bay A - West
  • Shady Grove Station & Bay E - East
  • Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East

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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 201, Y2 and 34

To get from Shady Grove to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 201 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Georgia Avenue Park & Ride station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the Y2 bus and finally take the 34 bus from Wheaton Station & Bay F station to Summit Ave & Warner St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $5.00.

121min$5.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 201201
Bus - Y2Y2
Bus - 3434
Walk to South Kensington
Leaves from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 201201
    Wait for bus
    201
    201/1 Bwi Airport / Warner St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Avenue Park & Ride
    ID 13590
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Georgia Av+Norbeck Rd
    ID 2000954
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - Y2Y2
    Wait for bus
    Y2
    South To Silver Spring Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton+Bus Bay A
    ID 2001264
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Summit Ave & Warner St
    ID 26274
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to South Kensington
    Walk to
    South Kensington
    620 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Shady Grove to South Kensington?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line Y2, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 201, Bus line Y2, Bus line 34.

  • Is there a direct bus between Shady Grove and South Kensington?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Shady Grove to South Kensington?

    The 201 bus line goes from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station near Shady Grove in Montgomery County to 201/1 Bwi Airport / Warner St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till 201/1 Bwi Airport / Warner St station near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Shady Grove to South Kensington by bus?

    The total travel time between Shady Grove in Montgomery County and South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Shady Grove to get to South Kensington?

    Get on the 201 bus from the Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East stop near Shady Grove in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Shady Grove and South Kensington?

    Get off the bus at the 201/1 Bwi Airport / Warner St stop, which is closest to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first metro from Shady Grove to South Kensington?

    The first metro from Shady Grove in Montgomery County to South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Metrorail Red Line. It leaves the Shady Grove station at 3:00 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Shady Grove to South Kensington?

    The ride from Shady Grove to South Kensington costs $5.00.

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