There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Rockville by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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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 Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 38m$5–17Line 798 bus, line 46 bus
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Rockville Pk @ South Drbus 798
- Take the bus from Medical Center Station & Bay D to Rockville Station & Bay Abus 46 / ...
2h 57m$6–23Drive 25.9 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Rockvillecar 25.9 mi
40 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sterling to Rockvilletaxi 25.9 mi
40 min$75–95
Sterling to Rockville by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Rockville is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Rockville is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Rockville station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Rockville Station & Bay A via Tysons Corner Metro and Medical Center Station & Bay D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Rockville. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Rockville, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Sterling and Rockville is 44 miles. The road distance is 26.1 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Rockville without a car is to subway which takes 1h 38m and costs $5 - $17.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Sterling to Rockville, including transfers.
Sterling to Rockville bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Tysons Corner Metro station.
Sterling to Rockville train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Sterling to Rockville bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Rockville Pk @ South Dr station.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Rockville, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform via Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Rockville Station & Bay A via Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform, Tysons Corner Metro, Rockville Pk @ South Dr, and Medical Center Station & Bay D in around 2h 57m.
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 Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Tysons Corner Metro to Rockville Pk @ South Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Medical Center Station & Bay D to Rockville Station & Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Rockville 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 Rockville is 26 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Sterling to Rockville.
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