There are 3 ways to get from Gaithersburg to Sterling by subway, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 14m$7–21Drive 32.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Gaithersburg to Sterlingcar 32.4 mi
41 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gaithersburg to Sterlingtaxi 32.4 mi
41 min$75–90
Gaithersburg to Sterling by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gaithersburg to Sterling is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Gaithersburg to Sterling is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Gaithersburg to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Gaithersburg and Sterling is 49 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.
The best way to get from Gaithersburg to Sterling without a car is to subway which takes 2h 14m and costs $7 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Gaithersburg to Sterling, including transfers.
Gaithersburg to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform station.
Gaithersburg to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gaithersburg to Sterling is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Gaithersburg to Sterling.
There are 229+ hotels available in Sterling.
What companies run services between Gaithersburg, MD, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from N Frederick Ave & Brookes Ave to Davis Drive and Great Trail Terrace via Shady Grove Station & Bay L, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, and Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay in around 2h 14m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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