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How to get fromSterling to National Mallby bus, subway, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to National Mall by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 322 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Baybus bus 322
    2. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    1h 13m
    $3–14

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to Independence & 12Th Stbus bus 481 / ...
    2h 10m
    $2–22

  3. Drive 28.2 mi

    1. Drive from Sterling to Smithsonian Institutioncar car 28.2 mi
    39 min
    $6–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sterling to Smithsonian Institutiontaxi taxi 28.2 mi
    39 min
    $80–100

Sterling to National Mall by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31 mi
  • Duration: 1h 13m

What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and National Mall, DC, USA?

Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from Loudoun Gateway station to Independence & 12Th St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 1h.

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