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How to get from Kensington to Washington by bus and metro?

From Kensington to Washington by bus and metro

To get from Kensington to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Wheaton Station & Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the SILVER metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

44min$1.00
Bus - 3434
Metro - RED
Metro - SILVER
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    24 min
  • 7
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kensington to Washington by bus and metro via 34, RED and BLUE

To get from Kensington to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Wheaton Station & Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

46min$1.00
Bus - 3434
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    24 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kensington to Washington

The distance between Kensington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 15.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kensington to Washington 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 Kensington

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

Metro stations close to Kensington:

  • Grosvenor Metro Station
  • Wheaton Metro Station

Train stations close to Kensington:

  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park

Bus stations close to Kensington:

  • Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave
  • Howard Ave & Connecticut Ave
  • Connecticut Ave & Plyers Mill Rd

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

Washington is located at Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Metro Station
  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Smithsonian Metrorail

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • 7th St @ C St SW

Alternative route from Kensington to Washington by bus and metro via 34, RED and BLUE

To get from Kensington to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 34 bus from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave station to Wheaton Station & Bay F station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED metro and finally take the BLUE metro from Metro Center station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $1.00.

46min$1.00
Bus - 3434
Metro - RED
Metro - BLUE
Leaves from Connecticut Ave & Knowles Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kensington
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Wheaton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wheaton Station & Bay F
    ID 15422
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Wheaton Metro Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    24 min
  • 7
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kensington to Washington?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 34, Metro line RED, Metro line SILVER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kensington to Washington?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 34, Metro line RED, Metro line BLUE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Washington 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 44 min.

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

    The 34 bus line goes from Wheaton station near Kensington to Wheaton Station & Bay F station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Wheaton Station & Bay F station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Kensington and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 34 bus from the Wheaton stop near Kensington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wheaton Station & Bay F station, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the bus fare from Kensington to Washington?

    The ride from Kensington to Washington costs $1.00.