The average bus between Sterling and Washington DC takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 59 min. The bus service runs several times per day from Sterling to Washington DC. 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 5 times a day between Sterling and Washington DC. 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 Washington DC at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Loudoun Gateway station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Sterling station and arriving at Washington DC station via 18Th St & E St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Sterling to Washington DC bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
Sterling to Washington DC bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at 18Th St & E St station.
The distance between Sterling and Washington DC is 36.1 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from Loudoun Gateway station to 18Th St & E St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 40 min.