There are 7 ways to get from Sterling to Charlotte by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane IAD - CLT
3h 39m$101–317Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
10h 46m$62–142Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain Crescent / ...
10h 7m$114–265Drive 367.8 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Charlottecar 367.8 mi
6h 54m$68–97Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane DCA - CLT
4h 26m$128–820Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane BWI - CLT
5h 42m$103–345Bus via Charlottesville
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2605
11h 33m$67–139
Sterling to Charlotte by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Charlotte is to bus which costs $60 - $150 and takes 10h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $100 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Pacific Blvd AOL and arriving at Charlotte Bus Station via Loudoun Gateway station and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Charlotte station. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlotte Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Sterling and Charlotte is 339 miles. The road distance is 370 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Charlotte without a car is to train which takes 10h 7m and costs $110 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Sterling to Charlotte, including transfers.
Sterling to Charlotte bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
Sterling to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Sterling to Charlotte is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $100 - $320. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $270 and takes 10h 7m, you could also bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $110–250 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Raleigh/Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport via Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–850
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Charlotte Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- 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
Sterling to Charlotte bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at N Capitol St & Mass Ave station.
Sterling to Charlotte train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlotte Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Charlotte is 370 miles. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Sterling to Charlotte.
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