The average bus between Sterling and Crystal City takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sterling to Crystal City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Sterling and Crystal City. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sterling is at 1:18 PM which arrives into Crystal City at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change
Arrives +3 days

2d 17h • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 23m • 1 change

1h 22m • 1 change

1h 17m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change
Arrives next day

17h 23m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Crystal City. However, there are services departing from Sterling station and arriving at Crystal City station via 18TH ST & Route 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Sterling to Crystal City bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
Sterling to Crystal City bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at 18TH ST & Route 1 station.
The distance between Sterling and Crystal City is 36.7 km. The road distance is 57 km.
Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from Loudoun Gateway station to 18TH ST & Route 1 4 times a day. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 58 min.