There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Elkton by subway, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
5h 23m$32–76Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
6h 41m$19–50Drive 111.3 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Elktoncar 111.3 mi
2h 19m$21–30Subway, train via Perryville Marc
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to Perryville Marctrain Marc
6h 10m$26–61
Sterling to Elkton by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Elkton is to bus which costs $19 - $50 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Elkton is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Pacific Blvd AOL and arriving at Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Loudoun Gateway station, Washington Union Station and Newark Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Elkton. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Newark Amtrak via New Carrollton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Sterling and Elkton is 140 miles. The road distance is 111.9 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Elkton without a car is to subway and train which takes 5h 23m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Sterling to Elkton, including transfers.
Sterling to Elkton bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
Sterling to Elkton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Sterling to Elkton bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Elkton, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Pacific Blvd AOL to Blue Ball Rd & Elkton Blvd via Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, Newark, and Newark Train Station in around 6h 41m.
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to Perryville Marc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from NEW CARROLLTON MARC nb to Perryville Marc
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–14
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–14
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Elkton train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Elkton is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Sterling to Elkton.
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