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How to get from Sterling to Alexandria by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Sterling to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 322 bus from Atlantic Blvd Orbital station to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from Rosslyn Metro Station station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Bus - 322322
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Leaves from Atlantic Blvd Orbital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sterling
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Innovation Station/Dulles Town Center Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Innovation Center Metrorail Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    41 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Franconia-Springfield
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Road Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 322, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE

To get from Sterling to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 322 bus from Atlantic Blvd Orbital station to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Bus - 322322
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Atlantic Blvd Orbital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sterling
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Innovation Station/Dulles Town Center Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Innovation Center Metrorail Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    55 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Road Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Sterling to Alexandria

The distance between Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 36.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sterling to Alexandria by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sterling

Sterling is located at Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Atlantic Blvd Orbital.

Bus stations close to Sterling:

  • Atlantic Blvd Orbital
  • Atlantic & Magnolia
  • Doubletree Hotel

Public transit stations close to Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Alexandria is located at Alexandria, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Metro.

Metro stations close to Alexandria:

  • Potomac Yard/Vt Metrorail Station
  • Eisenhower Ave Metrorail Station
  • King Street-Old Town

Train stations close to Alexandria:

  • Alexandria

Bus stations close to Alexandria:

  • E Braddock Rd at Braddock Rd Metro
  • Braddock Rd Metro Station - Bay E
  • Braddock Rd Station + Bus Bay C

Alternative route by bus and metro via 322, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and METRORAIL YELLOW LINE

To get from Sterling to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: take the 322 bus from Atlantic Blvd Orbital station to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Braddock Road Metro station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 50 min.

110min
Bus - 322322
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Atlantic Blvd Orbital

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sterling
  • 2
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Innovation Station/Dulles Town Center Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Innovation Center Metrorail Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    55 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Huntington
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Braddock Road Metro
    Ride to metro station
    Braddock Road Metro
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Sterling to Alexandria?

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 322, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sterling to Alexandria?

    The alternative route takes 110 minutes, using Bus line 322, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Sterling and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Sterling to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 322 bus line goes from Innovation Station/Dulles Town Center Mall station near Sterling to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station. From there you’ll have to take 2 metro lines till Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station near Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Sterling to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Sterling and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Sterling to get to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 322 bus from the Innovation Station/Dulles Town Center Mall stop near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Sterling and Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station, which is closest to Alexandria in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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