What is the cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Sterling?

The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Sterling is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Sterling?

The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Sterling is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct train between Silver Spring and Sterling?

No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, 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 47m.

How far is it from Silver Spring to Sterling?

The distance between Silver Spring and Sterling is 38 miles. The road distance is 28.1 miles.

How do I travel from Silver Spring to Sterling without a car?

The best way to get from Silver Spring to Sterling without a car is to subway which takes 1h 47m and costs $5 - $17.

How long does it take to get from Silver Spring to Sterling?

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Silver Spring to Sterling, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Silver Spring to Sterling train from?

Silver Spring to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.

Where does the Silver Spring to Sterling train arrive?

Silver Spring to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.

Can I drive from Silver Spring to Sterling?

Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Sterling is 28 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Silver Spring to Sterling.

Where can I stay near Sterling?

There are 215+ hotels available in Sterling.

Silver Spring to Sterling - 3 ways to travel via subway, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Silver Spring to Sterling by subway, car, or taxi

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1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 47m
$5–17
Drive 27.9 mi
1. Drive from Silver Spring to Sterlingcar 27.9 mi
43 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Sterlingtaxi 27.9 mi
43 min
$80–100

Silver Spring to Sterling by subway and bus

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a subway from Silver Spring, 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 47m.

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