How to get from Kensington to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train?

From Kensington to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train

To get from Kensington to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Silver Spring station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the GREYHOUND US0670 bus from Washington Union Station station to Springfield Bus Stop station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Kensington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

106min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Union Station
    ID DCD6
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0670GREYHOUND US0670
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0670
    Atlanta Bus Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Bus Stop
    ID SPV6
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kensington to Springfield, VA by metro and train

To get from Kensington to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Silver Spring station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Kensington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

124min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    2.3 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kensington to Springfield, VA

The distance between Kensington, Fairfax County and Springfield, VA, Fairfax County is approximately 28.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Springfield, VA by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Fairfax County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Kensington to Springfield, VA

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Kensington to Springfield, VA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kensington) and destination (Springfield, VA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

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From Kensington to Springfield, VA by metro and train

To get from Kensington to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the MARC train from Kensington station to Silver Spring station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to Franconia-Springfield Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Kensington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Springfield, VA on the Moovit app.

124min
Train - MARCMARC
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Walk to Springfield, VA
Leaves from Kensington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Silver Spring
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Silver Spring
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    18 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Franconia-Springfield Metro
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Springfield, VA
    Walk to
    Springfield, VA
    2.3 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Bus line GREYHOUND US0670.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Train line MARC, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct train between Kensington and Springfield, VA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kensington to Springfield, VA?

    The MARC train line goes from Union Station station near Kensington in Montgomery County to Silver Spring station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Silver Spring station near Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kensington to Springfield, VA by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Kensington in Montgomery County and Springfield, VA in Fairfax County by train, metro and bus is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kensington to get to Springfield, VA?

    Get on the MARC train from the Union Station station near Kensington in Montgomery County.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kensington and Springfield, VA?

    Get off the train at the Silver Spring stop, which is closest to Springfield, VA in Fairfax County.

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