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How to get fromSterling to Potomacby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sterling to Potomac by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway, bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rdbus bus M82
    2h 10m
    $8–20

  2. Drive 22.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Potomaccar car 22.3 mi
    37 min
    $5–6

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sterling to Potomactaxi taxi 22.3 mi
    37 min
    $65–80

Sterling to Potomac by bus and subway

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?

There is no direct connection from Sterling to Potomac. However, you can take the line 322 bus to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, walk to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Friendship Heights+Bay J, then take the bus to Falls Rd+Glenolden Rd. Alternatively, you can drive from Sterling to Potomac in around 37 min.

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