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

From Richmond to Sterling by bus and metro

To get from Richmond to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station to Arlington (Rosslyn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the 322 bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station to Atlantic Blvd Orbital station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 58 min. The bus and metro schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Sterling on the Moovit app.

238min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Metro - SILVER
Bus - 322322
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)
    ID 6DR
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington (Rosslyn)
    ID 6RL
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Innovation Center
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Dulles Town Center Mall/Innovation Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Blvd Orbital
    ID 68
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sterling
    Walk to
    Sterling
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Richmond to Sterling by bus and metro via FLIXBUS 2605, SILVER and 321

To get from Richmond to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station to Arlington (Rosslyn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the 321 bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station to Dulles Town Center Park & Ride Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and metro schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Sterling on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Metro - SILVER
Bus - 321321
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)
    ID 6DR
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington (Rosslyn)
    ID 6RL
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Innovation Center
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 321321
    Wait for bus
    321
    Dulles Town Center Park And Ride/Gwu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulles Town Center Park & Ride Lot
    ID 25
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sterling
    Walk to
    Sterling
    1.56 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Richmond to Sterling

The distance between Richmond, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 124.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 238 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Richmond to Sterling 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Richmond to Sterling

To check the bus and metro schedule from Richmond to Sterling using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Richmond) and destination (Sterling), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Richmond to Sterling by bus and metro via FLIXBUS 2605, SILVER and 321

To get from Richmond to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station to Arlington (Rosslyn) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER metro and finally take the 321 bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station to Dulles Town Center Park & Ride Lot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 19 min. The bus and metro schedule from Richmond may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Sterling on the Moovit app.

259min
Walk to bus station
Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
Metro - SILVER
Bus - 321321
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St)
    ID 6DR
    0.73 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2605FLIXBUS 2605
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2605
    New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington (Rosslyn)
    ID 6RL
    125 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Innovation Center
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 321321
    Wait for bus
    321
    Dulles Town Center Park And Ride/Gwu
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dulles Town Center Park & Ride Lot
    ID 25
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sterling
    Walk to
    Sterling
    1.56 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 238 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2605, Metro line SILVER, Bus line 322.

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

    The alternative route takes 259 minutes, using Bus line FLIXBUS 2605, Metro line SILVER, Bus line 321.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 58 min.

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

    The FLIXBUS 2605 bus line goes from Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) station near Richmond to New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) station near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    The total travel time between Richmond and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 58 min.

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

    Get on the FLIXBUS 2605 bus from the Richmond (E Grace St & Crane St) stop near Richmond in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the New York Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave) stop, which is closest to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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