There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling by bus, subway, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus, subway via Washington
best- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
4h 3m$16–54Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 36m$34–90Drive 112.2 mi
- Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterlingcar 112.2 mi
2h 11m$21–30Bus, fly, line 322 bus
- Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Thbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Waybus
4h 14m$43–344Bus, subway
- Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
4h 34m$19–41Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
5h 48m$29–84
Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling is to bus and subway which costs $19 - $45 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling station. However, there are services departing from Broad + Shafer and arriving at Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way via Richmond, Washington Union Station and Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Commonwealth University station to Sterling. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Sterling is 143 miles. The road distance is 112.9 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling without a car is to bus and subway via Washington which takes 4h 3m and costs $15 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling, including transfers.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs $30 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $85 and takes 5h 48m.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Sterling, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Virginia Commonwealth University to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way via Broad + Shafer, Main + 15Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, Dulles - Kiss & Fly, Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform, Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform, and Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay in around 5h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Subway from Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Innovation Center, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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 Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Th
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Innovation Center Metro Station - North Bus Bay to Atlantic Blvd & Sterling Station Way
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 Richmond to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Sterling.
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