What is the cheapest way to get from Sterling to Bowie?

The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Bowie is to subway and bus via New Carrollton+Bay B which costs $4 - $15 and takes 2h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sterling to Bowie?

The fastest way to get from Sterling to Bowie is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Sterling and Bowie?

No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Bowie. However, there are services departing from Pacific Blvd AOL and arriving at Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Loudoun Gateway station and New Carrollton+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Sterling to Bowie?

The distance between Sterling and Bowie is 51 miles. The road distance is 46 miles.

How do I travel from Sterling to Bowie without a car?

The best way to get from Sterling to Bowie without a car is to subway and bus via New Carrollton+Bay B which takes 2h 57m and costs $4 - $15.

How long does it take to get from Sterling to Bowie?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Sterling to Bowie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sterling to Bowie bus from?

Sterling to Bowie bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.

Where does the Sterling to Bowie bus arrive?

Sterling to Bowie bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.

Can I drive from Sterling to Bowie?

Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Bowie is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Sterling to Bowie.

Where can I stay near Bowie?

There are 309+ hotels available in Bowie.

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There are 5 ways to get from Sterling to Bowie by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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Subway, bus via New Carrollton+Bay B
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1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Town Center Blvdbus P71
2h 57m
$4–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 481 / ...
2. Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bay B to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Lnbus P71
4h 3m
$5–30
Drive 45.7 mi
1. Drive from Sterling to Bowiecar 45.7 mi
1h 2m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sterling to Bowietaxi 45.7 mi
1h 2m
$130–160
Subway, bus
1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Downtown Largo, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2. Take the bus from Downtown Largo+Bay C to Evergreen Pw+Emerald Lnbus P72
3h 9m
$6–17

Sterling to Bowie by bus and subway

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Distance: 50.2 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Pacific Blvd AOL to Evergreen Pkwy at Emerald Ln via Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, New Carrollton Amtrak Station, and New Carrollton+Bay B in around 4h 3m.

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