What is the cheapest way to get from Bowie to Sterling?

The cheapest way to get from Bowie to Sterling is to subway which costs $4 - $15 and takes 2h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bowie to Sterling?

The fastest way to get from Bowie to Sterling is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $8 - $12.

Is there a direct train between Bowie and Sterling?

No, there is no direct train from Bowie to Sterling. However, there are services departing from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Bowie to Sterling?

The distance between Bowie and Sterling is 50 miles. The road distance is 44.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bowie to Sterling without a car?

The best way to get from Bowie to Sterling without a car is to subway which takes 2h 20m and costs $4 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Bowie to Sterling?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Bowie to Sterling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bowie to Sterling train from?

Bowie to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Bowie to Sterling train arrive?

Bowie to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from Bowie to Sterling?

Yes, the driving distance between Bowie to Sterling is 45 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Bowie to Sterling.

Where can I stay near Sterling?

There are 222+ hotels available in Sterling.

Bowie to Sterling - 4 ways to travel via subway, car, taxi, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Bowie to Sterling by subway, car, taxi, or bus

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 20m
$4–15
Drive 44.3 mi
1. Drive from Bowie to Sterlingcar 44.3 mi
1h 6m
$9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bowie to Sterlingtaxi 44.3 mi
1h 6m
$120–160
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Evergreen Pw+Emerald Ln to Downtown Largo+Bay Cbus P72
2. Take the subway from Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 54m
$5–16

Bowie to Sterling by bus and subway

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2h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.8 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Bowie, MD, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 1h 12m.

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