There are 3 ways to get from Rockville to Sterling by subway, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Rockville, 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
1h 53m$5–17Drive 27.3 mi
- Drive from Rockville to Sterlingcar 27.3 mi
36 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Rockville to Sterlingtaxi 27.3 mi
36 min$80–100
Rockville to Sterling by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockville to Sterling is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Rockville to Sterling is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Rockville, 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 1h 53m.
The distance between Rockville and Sterling is 43 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville to Sterling without a car is to subway which takes 1h 53m and costs $5 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Rockville to Sterling, including transfers.
Rockville to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform station.
Rockville 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 Rockville to Sterling is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Rockville to Sterling.
There are 212+ hotels available in Sterling.
What companies run services between Rockville, MD, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Davis Drive and Great Trail Terrace via 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 1h 53m.
Subway from Rockville, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- 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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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