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

By bus and metro

To get from Fairfax County to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 660 bus from Goverment Ctr P&R station to Tysons Corner Metro 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 1 hr 26 min.

86min
Bus - 660660
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from Goverment Ctr P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax County
  • 2
    Bus - 660660
    Wait for bus
    660
    660 Vienna Metro - Tysons
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro
    ID 6307
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tysons Corner Metro
    20 yd • 1 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
    20 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 605, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 322

To get from Fairfax County to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 605 bus from Goverment Ctr P&R station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay L 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 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Bus - 605605
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from Goverment Ctr P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax County
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    605 Reston - Town Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay L
    ID 6723
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    70 yd • 1 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
    6 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
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Public transit directions from Fairfax County to Sterling

The distance between Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 29.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax 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 Fairfax County

Fairfax County is located at Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Fairfax Government Center.

Bus stations close to Fairfax County:

  • Fairfax Government Center
  • Post Forest Dr And Random Hills
  • Government Center Pkwy And Forum Dr W

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 West Church Road at Church Road Plaza.

Metro stations close to Sterling:

  • Loudoun Gateway Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Sterling:

  • West Church Road at Church Road Plaza
  • Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way
  • Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 605, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 322

To get from Fairfax County to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 605 bus from Goverment Ctr P&R station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay L 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 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Bus - 605605
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from Goverment Ctr P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax County
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    605 Reston - Town Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay L
    ID 6723
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    70 yd • 1 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
    6 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Bus line 660, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 322.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 322.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax 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 1 hr 26 min.

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

    The 660 bus line goes from 660 Vienna Metro - Tysons station near Fairfax County to Tysons Corner Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Tysons Corner Metro station near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax County and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the 660 bus from the 660 Vienna Metro - Tysons stop near Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tysons Corner Metro stop, which is closest to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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