There are 6 ways to get from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
4h 6m$16–57Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 11m$34–90Drive 111.9 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 111.9 mi
2h 10m$21–30Line 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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
3h 48m$43–334Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
4h 24m$19–42Bus via Washington
- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to N Capitol St & Mass Avebus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 24m$18–57
Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University is to bus which costs $19 - $45 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Arlington and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University station. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Sterling and Virginia Commonwealth University is 146 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to subway and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs $16 - $60.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $45 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Richmond twice daily. Tickets cost $16–28 and the journey takes 2h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
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 County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Sterling to Virginia Commonwealth University.
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