What is the cheapest way to get from National Mall to Sterling?

The cheapest way to get from National Mall to Sterling is to bus which costs $2 - $22 and takes 2h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from National Mall to Sterling?

The fastest way to get from National Mall to Sterling is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between National Mall and Sterling?

No, there is no direct bus from National Mall to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Independence St Ave & 12Th St and arriving at Pacific Blvd Raytheon via Loudoun Gateway station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

Is there a direct train between National Mall and Sterling?

No, there is no direct train from National Mall to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from National Mall to Sterling?

The distance between National Mall and Sterling is 30 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.

How do I travel from National Mall to Sterling without a car?

The best way to get from National Mall to Sterling without a car is to subway which takes 1h 25m and costs $3 - $14.

How long does it take to get from National Mall to Sterling?

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from National Mall to Sterling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Sterling bus from?

National Mall to Sterling bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Independence St Ave & 12Th St station.

Where do I catch the National Mall to Sterling train from?

National Mall to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.

Where does the National Mall to Sterling bus arrive?

National Mall to Sterling bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at Loudoun Gateway station.

Where does the National Mall to Sterling train arrive?

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

Can I drive from National Mall to Sterling?

Yes, the driving distance between National Mall to Sterling is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from National Mall to Sterling.

Where can I stay near Sterling?

There are 222+ hotels available in Sterling.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 25m
$3–14
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Independence St Ave & 12Th St to Loudoun Gateway stationbus 884 / ...
2h 7m
$2–22
Drive 28.3 mi
1. Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Sterlingcar 28.3 mi
39 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Sterlingtaxi 28.3 mi
39 min
$80–100

National Mall to Sterling by foot, subway, and bus

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Distance: 30 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between National Mall, DC, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from Independence St Ave & 12Th St to Loudoun Gateway station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 1h 7m.

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