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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Kensington is to train which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Kensington?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Kensington. However, there are services departing from K St NW+15 St NW and arriving at Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy via Silver Spring Station & Bay 232. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Kensington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at KENSINGTON MARC wb. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Washington to Kensington?

The distance between Washington and Kensington is 11 miles. The road distance is 10 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Kensington without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The train from Washington Union Station to KENSINGTON MARC wb takes 18 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Washington to Kensington bus from?

Washington to Kensington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from K St NW+15 St NW station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Kensington train from?

Washington to Kensington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Washington to Kensington?

The best way to get from Washington to Kensington is to train which takes 18 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 5 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Washington to Kensington bus arrive?

Washington to Kensington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Silver Spring+Bay 103 station.

Where does the Washington to Kensington train arrive?

Washington to Kensington train services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at KENSINGTON MARC wb station.

Can I drive from Washington to Kensington?

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

Where can I stay near Kensington?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Kensington.

Washington to Kensington - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 5 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to KENSINGTON MARC wbtrain Marc
18 min
$2–7
Bus, line 5 bus
1. Take the bus from K St NW+15 St NW to Silver Spring+Bay 103bus D60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 to Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwybus 4 / ...
1h 5m
$4–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Washington to Kensingtontaxi 9.9 mi
21 min
$30–40
Drive 9.9 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Kensingtoncar 9.9 mi
21 min
$2–3
Subway, line 34 bus
1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Medical Center, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2. Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay D to Knowles Ave & Connecticut Avebus 34
45 min
$4–7
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Wheaton, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2. Take the bus from Wheaton+Bay A to Connecticut Av+Baltimore Stbus M22
54 min
$5–6

Washington to Kensington by train

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Maryland Transit operates a train from Washington Union Station to KENSINGTON MARC wb every 4 hours. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from K St NW+15 St NW to Montgomery Ave & Kensington Pkwy via Silver Spring+Bay 103 and Silver Spring Station & Bay 232 in around 1h 5m.

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