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How to get fromCharleston to Sterlingby plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Charleston to Sterling by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CHS - IAD
    4h 3m
    $578–1,072

  2. Drive 505.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charleston to Sterlingcar car 505.1 mi
    9h 39m
    $93–134

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    11h 37m
    $185–371

  4. Fly Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CHS - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 57m
    $439–1,087

  5. Fly Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CHS - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 12m
    $401–1,219

  6. Drive to Hilton Head Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Drive from Charleston to Hilton Head Airport (HHH)car car
    2. Fly from Hilton Head Airport (HHH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HHH - DCA
    6h 1m
    $114–594

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 462.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $150–320 and the journey takes 9h 16m.

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