What is the cheapest way to get from Kensington to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Kensington to Washington is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kensington to Washington is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Kensington and Washington?

No, there is no direct bus from Kensington to Washington. However, there are services departing from Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy and arriving at K St NW+16 St NW via Silver Spring+Bay 103. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.

Is there a direct train between Kensington and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from KENSINGTON MARC eb and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

How far is it from Kensington to Washington?

The distance between Kensington and Washington is 10 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

How do I travel from Kensington to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Kensington to Washington without a car is to line 34 bus and subway which takes 27 min and costs $4 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Kensington to Washington?

It takes approximately 27 min to get from Kensington to Washington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Washington bus from?

Kensington to Washington bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, depart from Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy station.

Where do I catch the Kensington to Washington train from?

Kensington to Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from KENSINGTON MARC eb station.

Train or bus from Kensington to Washington?

The best way to get from Kensington to Washington is to line 5 bus and bus which takes 54 min and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Kensington to Washington bus arrive?

Kensington to Washington bus services, operated by Montgomery County MD Ride On, arrive at Silver Spring Station & Bay 232.

Where does the Kensington to Washington train arrive?

Kensington to Washington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Kensington to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Kensington to Washington is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Kensington to Washington.

Where can I stay near Washington?

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Kensington to Washington - 6 ways to travel via train, line 34 bus, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Kensington to Washington by bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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Line 34 bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Knowles Ave & Detrick Ave to Medical Center Station & Bay Gbus 34
2. Take the subway from Medical Center, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
27 min
$4–7
Drive 10 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kensington to Washingtoncar 10 mi
21 min
$2–3
Line 5 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232bus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Silver Spring+Bay 103 to K St NW+16 St NWbus D60 / ...
54 min
$5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kensington to Washingtontaxi 10 mi
21 min
$30–40
Train
1. Take the train from KENSINGTON MARC eb to Washington Union Stationtrain Marc
38 min
$2–7
Line 5 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy to Silver Spring Station & Bay 232bus 4 / ...
2. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
41 min
$4–7

Kensington to Washington by bus and subway

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Distance: 10.4 mi
Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Kensington, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

You can take a bus from Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy to K St NW+16 St NW via Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 and Silver Spring+Bay 103 in around 54 min. Alternatively, Maryland Transit operates a train from KENSINGTON MARC eb to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 38 min.

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