There are 5 ways to get from Sterling to Charlottesville by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesvillebus Washington
3h 55m$32–71Drive 104.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sterling to Charlottesvillecar 104.1 mi
2h 7m$19–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Charlottesvilletrain Crescent / ...
4h 24m$34–85Line 322 bus, fly
- Take the bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Baybus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
2h 35m$63–314Bus via Springfield (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Stationbus Greyhound US0600
5h 54m$21–55
Sterling to Charlottesville by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Charlottesville is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Charlottesville is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville via Dulles - Kiss & Fly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Charlottesville. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Charlottesville via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
The distance between Sterling and Charlottesville is 114 miles. The road distance is 104.7 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Charlottesville without a car is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Sterling to Charlottesville, including transfers.
Sterling to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Sterling to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Sterling to Charlottesville is to bus which takes 3h 55m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $85 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Charlottesville, VA, USA?
Megabus operates a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville once daily. Tickets cost $19–45 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlottesville 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 58m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $19–45
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- loudoun.gov
Bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- loudoun.gov
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Charlottesville Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Charlottesville bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville station.
Sterling to Charlottesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Charlottesville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Charlottesville is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Sterling to Charlottesville.
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