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

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There are 8 ways to get from Charlotte to Sterling by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    3h 58m
    $100–316

  2. Drive 365.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Sterlingcar car 365.6 mi
    7h 1m
    $67–97

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 34m
    $121–257

  4. Bus via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charlottesvillebus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus Lynchburg
    10h 42m
    $71–139

  5. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 55m
    $102–619

  6. Fly Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CLT - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 8m
    $102–346

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

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to High Pointtrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    5h 52m
    $108–489

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus Washington
    10h 44m
    $74–163

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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