There are 4 ways to get from Washington DC to Sterling by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 30m$3–14Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 19Th St & E St to Loudoun Gateway stationbus 881 / ...
1h 46m$2–22Drive 27.3 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Sterlingcar 27.3 mi
37 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington DC to Sterlingtaxi 27.3 mi
37 min$80–100
Washington DC to Sterling by foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Sterling is to bus which costs $2 - $22 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Sterling is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Sterling. However, there are services departing from 19Th St & E St and arriving at Pacific Blvd Raytheon via Loudoun Gateway station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Sterling. However, there are services departing from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Washington DC and Sterling is 30 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Sterling without a car is to subway which takes 1h 30m and costs $3 - $14.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Washington DC to Sterling, including transfers.
Washington DC to Sterling bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from 19Th St & E St station.
Washington DC to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington DC to Sterling bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at Loudoun Gateway station.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from 19Th St & E St to Loudoun Gateway station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from 19Th St & E St to Loudoun Gateway station
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington DC to Sterling train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Sterling is 27 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Washington DC to Sterling.
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