How to get from Ellicott City to Sterling by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Ellicott City to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 345 bus from Long Gate P&R station to 18th St & K St NW 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 52 min.

172min
Bus - 345345
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from Long Gate P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellicott City
  • 2
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/2 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    140 yd • 2 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 345, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Ellicott City to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 345 bus from Long Gate P&R station to 18th St & K St NW 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 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Bus - 345345
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Long Gate P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellicott City
  • 2
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/2 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    140 yd • 2 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
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ellicott City to Sterling

The distance between Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 70.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City

Ellicott City is located at Ellicott City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy.

Bus stations close to Ellicott City:

  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Long Gate Pkwy
  • Long Gate Shopping Center / Montgomery Rd

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 345, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Ellicott City to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 345 bus from Long Gate P&R station to 18th St & K St NW 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 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Bus - 345345
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Long Gate P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Ellicott City
  • 2
    Bus - 345345
    Wait for bus
    345
    345/2 Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    18th St & K St NW
    ID 11897
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Farragut West Metrorail Station
    140 yd • 2 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
    0.83 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Sterling?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 345, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 322.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ellicott City to Sterling?

    The alternative route takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 345, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 323.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ellicott City 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 52 min.

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

    The 345 bus line goes from 345/2 Washington Dc station near Ellicott City to 18th St & K St NW station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till 18th St & K St NW station near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Ellicott City and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 345 bus from the 345/2 Washington Dc stop near Ellicott City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the 18th St & K St NW stop, which is closest to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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