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

By bus and metro

To get from South Kensington to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 5 bus from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station to 2nd Ave & Colesville Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Metro Center station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

101min$7.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
    ID 23504
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Silver Spring
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    2nd Ave & Colesville Rd
    ID 25852
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    22 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Franconia-Springfield Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 34, 33 and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from South Kensington to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Summit Ave & Warner St station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

134min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Bus - 3333
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Summit Ave & Warner St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit Ave & Warner St
    ID 26274
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Nw+Madison Pl NW
    ID 1001141
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Franconia-Springfield Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Kensington to Springfield

The distance between South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 30.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Kensington to Springfield 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 South Kensington

South Kensington is located at South Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Knowles Ave & Howard Ave.

Metro stations close to South Kensington:

  • Medical Center Metro
  • North Bethesda
  • Grosvenor Metro Station

Train stations close to South Kensington:

  • Garrett Park
  • Kensington

Bus stations close to South Kensington:

  • Knowles Ave & Howard Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Ewell Ave
  • Knowles Ave & Summit Ave

Public transit stations close to Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Springfield is located at Springfield, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F.

Metro stations close to Springfield:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro

Train stations close to Springfield:

  • Franconia-Springfield Vre Station
  • Backlick Road Station

Bus stations close to Springfield:

  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay F
  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay G
  • Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E

Alternative route by bus and metro via 34, 33 and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from South Kensington to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Summit Ave & Warner St station to Friendship Hts Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 33 bus and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Mcpherson Sq Metro Station station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

134min$9.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3434
Bus - 3333
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Summit Ave & Warner St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summit Ave & Warner St
    ID 26274
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Friendship Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Friendship Hts Station
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    South To Federal Triangle
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    H St Nw+Madison Pl NW
    ID 1001141
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 9
    Ride to metro station Franconia-Springfield Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line 33, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

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

    The 5 bus line goes from Knowles Ave & Howard Ave station near South Kensington to Silver Spring station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Silver Spring station near Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between South Kensington and Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 41 min.

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

    Get on the 5 bus from the Knowles Ave & Howard Ave stop near South Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Silver Spring station, which is closest to Springfield in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The ride from South Kensington to Springfield costs $7.00.

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