How to get from Howard County to Sterling by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Howard County to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 305 bus from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station to 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE 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 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb
    ID 11779
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/1 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Innovation Center Metrorail Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Dulles Town Center Mall/Innovation Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Atlantic Blvd Orbital
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Blvd Orbital
    ID 68
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via 305, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Howard County to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 305 bus from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station to 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 323 bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station to West Church Road at Church Road Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb
    ID 11779
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/1 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Innovation Center Metrorail Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 323323
    Wait for bus
    323
    Sterling
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Church Road at Church Road Plaza
    ID 408
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sterling
    Walk to
    Sterling
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Howard County to Sterling

The distance between Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 62.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Howard County 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.

Public transit stations close to Howard County

Howard County is located at Howard County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Howard County:

  • Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Northbound)
  • Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
  • Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb

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

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

Metro stations close to Sterling:

  • Loudoun Gateway Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Sterling:

  • Atlantic Blvd Orbital
  • Magnolia Rd & Box Car Sq
  • Dulles Sportsplex

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 305, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Howard County to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 305 bus from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station to 19th St & K St NW FS Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the 323 bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay station to West Church Road at Church Road Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 305305
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb
    ID 11779
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    305/1 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    19th St & K St NW FS Sb
    ID 11619
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Innovation Center Metrorail Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 323323
    Wait for bus
    323
    Sterling
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Church Road at Church Road Plaza
    ID 408
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Sterling
    Walk to
    Sterling
    0.77 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Howard County to Sterling?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 322.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Howard County to Sterling?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line 305, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 323.

  • Is there a direct bus between Howard County 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 2 hr 54 min.

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

    The 305 bus line goes from Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb station near Howard County to 305/1 Washington Dc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till 305/1 Washington Dc station near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Howard County and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 54 min.

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

    Get on the 305 bus from the Columbia Mall & South Ring Rd Eb stop near Howard County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the 305/1 Washington Dc stop, which is closest to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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