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

By bus and metro

To get from Dale City to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 14th St @ New York Ave 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 36 min.

156min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 322322
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ New York Ave Nw
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    230 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
    46 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 971, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Dale City to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 14th St @ New York Ave 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 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ New York Ave Nw
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    230 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
    46 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 Dale City to Sterling

The distance between Dale City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 58.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 156 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dale 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 Dale City

Dale City is located at Dale City, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd.

Bus stations close to Dale City:

  • Dale Blvd @ Glendale Rd
  • Dale Blvd @ Gerry Ln
  • Dale City Commuter Lot

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 & Grand Central Sq
  • West Church Road at Church Road Plaza

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and metro via 971, METRORAIL SILVER LINE and 323

To get from Dale City to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 971 bus from Dale City Commuter Lot station to 14th St @ New York Ave 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 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 971971
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - 323323
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from Dale City Commuter Lot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dale City Commuter Lot
    ID DaCLot
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 971971
    Wait for bus
    971
    State Department / Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    14th St @ New York Ave Nw
    50 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Mcpherson Sq Metro Station
    230 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
    46 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 Dale City to Sterling?

    The fastest way takes 156 minutes, using Bus line 971, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 322.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line 971, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line 323.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dale 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 36 min.

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

    The 971 bus line goes from Dale City Commuter Lot station near Dale City to State Department / Washington Dc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till State Department / Washington Dc station near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Dale City and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 2 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the 971 bus from the Dale City Commuter Lot stop near Dale City in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

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

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