There are 6 ways to get from Cleveland to Sterling by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CLE - IAD
3h 50m$86–566Drive 336.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cleveland to Sterlingcar 336.4 mi
6h 43m$62–89Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
12h 24m$139–289Bus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
13h 20m$70–162Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CLE - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
4h 51m$508–1,220Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CLE - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
6h$108–676
Cleveland to Sterling by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cleveland to Sterling is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Cleveland to Sterling is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $85 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Cleveland station to Sterling station. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Bus Station and arriving at Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way via Washington Union Station and Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Cleveland to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Cleveland Amtrak and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
The distance between Cleveland and Sterling is 307 miles. The road distance is 338.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Sterling without a car is to train which takes 12h 24m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cleveland to Sterling, including transfers.
Cleveland to Sterling bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Cleveland Bus Station.
Cleveland to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Cleveland Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Cleveland to Sterling is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $85 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 12h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $130–280 and the journey takes 10h 27m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Cleveland Amtrak to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Cleveland to Sterling bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Cleveland to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Rockville Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cleveland to Sterling is 338 miles. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Cleveland to Sterling.
There are 229+ hotels available in Sterling.