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How to get fromCary to Sterlingby bus, plane, train (Amtrak), subway, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Cary to Sterling by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), subway, car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Line 310 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    4h 17m
    $328–1,420

  2. Bus, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    2. Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    8h 43m
    $32–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 56m
    $100–213

  4. Drive 272.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cary to Sterlingcar car 272.5 mi
    5h 10m
    $50–72

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 18m
    $560–1,222

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    5h 4m
    $116–502

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 25m
    $190–380

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    6h 1m
    $148–705

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave to Loudoun Gateway stationbus bus 884 / ...
    9h 35m
    $42–102

Cary to Sterling by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cary Depot to Pacific Blvd Raytheon via Union Station - Bus Platform A, GoRaleigh Station, Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, Washington Union Station, N Capitol St & Massachussetts Ave, and Loudoun Gateway station in around 9h 35m.

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