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How to get fromGermantown to Sterlingby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Germantown to Sterling by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 61 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Germantown Rd & Bowman Mill Dr to Shady Grove Station & Bay Cbus bus 61
    2. Take the subway from Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    3. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2h 43m
    $7–21

  2. Drive 36.3 mi

    1. Drive from Germantown to Sterlingcar car 36.3 mi
    48 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Germantown to Sterlingtaxi taxi 36.3 mi
    48 min
    $80–100

Germantown to Sterling by bus and subway

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Germantown to Sterling. However, you can take the line 61 bus to Shady Grove Station & Bay C, walk to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform, take the subway to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, walk to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, then take the line 322 bus to Davis Drive and Great Trail Terrace. Alternatively, you can drive from Germantown to Sterling in around 48 min.

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