There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Germantown by subway, car, taxi, or bus
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 Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
2h 8m$7–22Drive 35.3 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Germantowncar 35.3 mi
53 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sterling to Germantowntaxi 35.3 mi
53 min$80–100Subway, line 61 bus
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ridebus 61
2h 43m$7–22
Sterling to Germantown by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Germantown is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Germantown is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Sterling and Germantown is 56 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Germantown without a car is to subway which takes 2h 8m and costs $7 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Sterling to Germantown, including transfers.
Sterling to Germantown train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Sterling to Germantown train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Germantown is 36 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Sterling to Germantown.
There are 116+ hotels available in Germantown.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Shady Grove Station & Bay E in around 2h 8m.
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 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 Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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