There are 6 ways to get from Sterling to Virginia by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, subway, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
2h 43m$69–345Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2605
7h 6m$35–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 27m$74–164Drive 213.6 mi
- Drive from Sterling to Virginia Beachcar 213.6 mi
3h 56m$39–57Line 322 bus, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
3h 50m$43–334Subway, train
- Take the subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
9h 54m$77–168
Sterling to Virginia by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Virginia is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Sterling to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Atlantic Blvd & Manifest Blvd and arriving at Virginia Beach via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Sterling to Virginia. However, there are services departing from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
The distance between Sterling and Virginia is 174 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Sterling to Virginia, including transfers.
Sterling to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Sterling to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Sterling to Virginia is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $65 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 6m, you could also train, which costs $70 - $170 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Sterling, VA, USA and Virginia, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- 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
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Sterling to Virginia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Sterling to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Virginia is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Sterling to Virginia.
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