How to get from Forest Heights to Sterling by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Forest Heights to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the A6 bus from Southern Av+S Capitol St station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw 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 3 hr 2 min.

182min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A6A6
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from Southern Av+S Capitol St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - A6A6
    Wait for bus
    A6
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    30 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
    54 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 A6, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Forest Heights to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the A6 bus from Southern Av+S Capitol St station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw 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 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A6A6
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Southern Av+S Capitol St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - A6A6
    Wait for bus
    A6
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    30 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
    54 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 Forest Heights to Sterling

The distance between Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 40.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 182 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Heights 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 Forest Heights

Forest Heights is located at Forest Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95.

Metro stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Southern Ave Metro Station

Bus stations close to Forest Heights:

  • Indian Head Hwy & I-495 / I-95
  • Indian Head Highway at Tecumseh Drive
  • Livingston Rd+Comanche Dr

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
  • Atlantic & Magnolia
  • Magnolia Rd & Grand Central Sq

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via A6, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Forest Heights to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the A6 bus from Southern Av+S Capitol St station to D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw 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 7 min.

187min
Walk to bus station
Bus - A6A6
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Southern Av+S Capitol St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Southern Av+S Capitol St
    ID 3000467
    1.03 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - A6A6
    Wait for bus
    A6
    North To L'Enfant Plaza
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    30 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
    54 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 Forest Heights to Sterling?

    The fastest way takes 182 minutes, using Bus line A6, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 322.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Heights to Sterling?

    The alternative route takes 187 minutes, using Bus line A6, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 323.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Heights 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 2 min.

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

    The A6 bus line goes from Southern Av+S Capitol St station near Forest Heights to North To L'Enfant Plaza station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till North To L'Enfant Plaza station near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Forest Heights and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 3 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the A6 bus from the Southern Av+S Capitol St stop near Forest Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the North To L'Enfant Plaza stop, which is closest to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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