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

By bus and metro

To get from Fairfax Station to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 495 bus from New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr 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 25 min.

85min
Bus - 495495
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax Station
  • 2
    Bus - 495495
    Wait for bus
    495
    495 Tysons Corner Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro
    ID 6307
    29 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 495, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Fairfax Station to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 495 bus from New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr station to Tysons Corner Metro 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 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - 495495
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax Station
  • 2
    Bus - 495495
    Wait for bus
    495
    495 Tysons Corner Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro
    ID 6307
    29 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 - 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 Fairfax Station to Sterling

The distance between Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 30.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax Station 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 Station

Fairfax Station is located at Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is New Guinea Rd And Colony View Dr.

Train stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • Burke Centre

Bus stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • New Guinea Rd And Colony View Dr
  • New Guinea Rd+Colony View Dr
  • Guinea Rd And Falmead Rd 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 Dulles Sportsplex.

Metro stations close to Sterling:

  • Loudoun Gateway Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Sterling:

  • Dulles Sportsplex
  • Doubletree Hotel
  • Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 495, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Fairfax Station to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 495 bus from New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr station to Tysons Corner Metro 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 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - 495495
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from New Guinea Rd + Colony View Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax Station
  • 2
    Bus - 495495
    Wait for bus
    495
    495 Tysons Corner Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tysons Corner Metro
    ID 6307
    29 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 - 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 Fairfax Station to Sterling?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 495, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 322.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 495, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 323.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax Station 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 25 min.

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

    The 495 bus line goes from 495 Tysons Corner Metro station near Fairfax Station 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 Station to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Fairfax Station and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 495 bus from the 495 Tysons Corner Metro stop near Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fairfax Station 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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