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How to get fromSterling to Colonial Heightsby subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Sterling to Colonial Heights by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Colonial Heights, VA - 961 Temple Avebus bus New York
    4h 26m
    $17–57

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    5h 55m
    $44–100

  3. Drive 133.8 mi

    1. Drive from Sterling to Colonial Heightscar car 133.8 mi
    2h 33m
    $25–36

  4. Line 322 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAD - RIC
    3. Take the bus from Richmond to Colonial Heightsbus bus
    4h 57m
    $46–330

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus bus 481 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Colonial Heightsbus bus FlixBus N2471
    5h 47m
    $22–57

  6. Bus via Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Petersburg Transportation Centerbus bus Greyhound US0670
    6h 15m
    $24–57

Sterling to Colonial Heights by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Colonial Heights, City of Colonial Heights, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Petersburg Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Blvd AOL to Colonial Heights via Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, and Washington Union Station in around 5h 47m.

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