How to get from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling by bus and metro?

Alexandria Union Station to Sterling - Metro Schedule

The BLUE metro from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling runs from 5:13 AM to 11:36 PM, with departures every 5-15 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 30 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Alexandria Union Station to Sterling by bus and metro

To get from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the BLUE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SILVER 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 30 min. The ride fare is $5.05. The bus and metro schedule from Alexandria Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Sterling on the Moovit app.

90min$5.05
Walk to metro station
Metro - BLUE
Metro - SILVER
Bus - 322322
Walk to Sterling
Leaves from King Street-Old Town

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - BLUEBLUE
    Wait for metro
    BLUE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    18 min
  • 4
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    Ashburn
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Innovation Center
    38 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
    ID 421
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 322322
    Wait for bus
    322
    Dulles Town Center Mall/Innovation Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Atlantic Blvd Orbital
    ID 68
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Sterling
    Walk to
    Sterling
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling

The distance between Alexandria Union Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Sterling, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 35.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alexandria Union 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.

Bus And Metro schedule from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling

To check the bus and metro schedule from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alexandria Union Station) and destination (Sterling), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Metro line BLUE, Metro line SILVER, Bus line 322.

  • Is there a direct metro between Alexandria Union Station and Sterling?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling?

    The BLUE metro line goes from King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria to Rosslyn Metro Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Rosslyn Metro Station near Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria and Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Alexandria Union Station to get to Sterling?

    Get on the BLUE metro from the King Street-Old Town station near Alexandria Union Station in Alexandria.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Alexandria Union Station and Sterling?

    Get off the metro at the Rosslyn Metro Station, which is closest to Sterling in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling?

    The ride from Alexandria Union Station to Sterling costs $5.05.

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