There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Staunton by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus BRCC South / ...
5h 51m$28–45Drive 128 mi
cheapest- Drive from Sterling to Stauntoncar 128 mi
2h 53m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
6h 1m$49–110Fly, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
4h 38m$75–340
Sterling to Staunton by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Staunton is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Staunton is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Dulles International Airport and JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Sterling and Staunton is 149 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Staunton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $28 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Sterling to Staunton, including transfers.
Sterling to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Sterling to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Sterling to Staunton is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Dulles International Airport, Goodwin Transit Center, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- 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
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- BRITE Bus
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Goodwin Transit Center station.
Sterling to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staunton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Staunton is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Sterling to Staunton.
There are 75+ hotels available in Staunton.



