There are 6 ways to get from Greensboro to Sterling by plane, train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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 Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
2h 42m$89–460Drive 274.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Sterlingcar 274.9 mi
5h 27m$51–73Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
7h 36m$89–194Train, bus
- Take the train from Greensboro to Lynchburgtrain Crescent
- Take the bus from Kemper Street Station to Dulles International Airport Stationbus Piedmont Express
7h 40m$67–126Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 40m$121–653Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlottesvillebus FlixBus 2605
- Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Lynchburg
9h 24m$55–112
Greensboro to Sterling by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Sterling is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Sterling is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $85 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Sterling station. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way via Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville and Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Greensboro and Sterling is 260 miles. The road distance is 276.6 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Sterling without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs $85 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Greensboro to Sterling, including transfers.
Greensboro to Sterling bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Sterling is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $85 - $460. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $200 and takes 7h 36m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Kemper Street Station to Dulles International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
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More Questions & Answers
Greensboro to Sterling bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Greensboro to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Sterling is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Greensboro to Sterling.
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