There are 4 ways to get from Norfolk to Sterling by plane, train (Amtrak), car, or subway
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Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
2h 16m$68–344Drive 199.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norfolk to Sterlingcar 199.8 mi
3h 41m$37–53Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 17m$74–157Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
3h 11m$90–487
Norfolk to Sterling by train, bus, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norfolk to Sterling is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Norfolk to Sterling is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct train from Norfolk to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Norfolk and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Norfolk and Sterling is 172 miles. The road distance is 200.9 miles.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Sterling without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs $70 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Norfolk to Sterling, including transfers.
Norfolk to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Norfolk to Sterling is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $160 and takes 6h 17m.
Norfolk to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norfolk to Sterling is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Norfolk to Sterling.
What companies run services between Norfolk, VA, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- 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
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