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

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There are 10 ways to get from Sterling to Raleigh by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, line 100 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane IAD - RDU
    2. Take the bus from RDU Airport at Terminal 2 to West St at Raleigh Union Stationbus bus
    4h 18m
    $326–1,417

  2. Subway, bus

    cheapest
    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 Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington Stbus bus New York
    7h 24m
    $30–69

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 58m
    $94–215

  4. Drive 267.6 mi

    1. Drive from Sterling to Raleighcar car 267.6 mi
    4h 58m
    $49–71

  5. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane DCA - RDU
    5h 6m
    $558–1,220

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    1. Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)plane plane BWI - RDU
    6h 15m
    $188–375

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    5h 42m
    $127–584

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    6h 41m
    $179–907

  9. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAD - RIC
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 51m
    $65–369

  10. 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 Raleigh Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    8h
    $39–99

Sterling to Raleigh by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Raleigh, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Raleigh Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $90–200 and the journey takes 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pacific Blvd AOL to GoRaleigh Station via Loudoun Gateway station, N Capitol St & Mass Ave, Washington Union Station, Raleigh Bus Station, and Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd in around 8h.

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