Sterling, VA is located in Loudoun County and is a suburb of Washington D.C. with a population estimated to be over 30,000 people as of 2019. The area’s close proximity to the nation’s capital allows convenient access to public transportation for those who are looking for alternate forms of travel.
Public transportation options in Sterling, VA include the Metrobus, which provides service to nearby Tysons Corner and other parts of Loudoun County. Additionally, commuter buses offer service from Loudoun County directly into Washington D.C., allowing riders to avoid the hassle of finding parking downtown. In addition to these bus services, the nearest Metrorail station is located at Wiehle-Reston East on the Silver Line, providing easy access for commuters traveling into Washington D.C.'s Northern Virginia suburbs and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Sterling (zip 20164) takes 26.8 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Sterling (zip 20164) get to work:
- 79.4% drive their own car alone
- 11.6% carpool with others
- 3.0% work from home
- 3.1% take mass transit