There are 6 ways to get from Albuquerque to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway
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 Washington Dulles International Airport
best- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ABQ - IAD
5h 57m$184–807Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
45h$1,148–1,782Bus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus
45h 36m$351–548Drive 1,824 mi
- Drive from Albuquerque to Fairfaxcar 1,824 mi
30h 45m$333–481Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ABQ - DCA
7h 14m$244–1,107Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ABQ - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
6h 50m$184–814
Albuquerque to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albuquerque to Fairfax is to drive which costs $330 - $490 and takes 30h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Albuquerque to Fairfax is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $180 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Albuquerque station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Bus Station and arriving at Vienna Metro South Bay R via St Louis Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Albuquerque to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h.
The distance between Albuquerque and Fairfax is 1666 miles. The road distance is 1834.6 miles.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 45h and costs $1,100 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Albuquerque to Fairfax, including transfers.
Albuquerque to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albuquerque Bus Station.
Albuquerque to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center station.
The best way to get from Albuquerque to Fairfax is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $180 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1,100 - $1,800 and takes 45h, you could also bus, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 45h 36m.
What companies run services between Albuquerque, NM, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Albuquerque International Airport (ABQ) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 45h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 59m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Albuquerque International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albuquerque Alvarado Transportation Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $700–1,200
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–280
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Albuquerque to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Fairfax is 2h ahead of Albuquerque. It is currently 5:55 AM in Albuquerque and 7:55 AM in Fairfax.
Albuquerque to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albuquerque to Fairfax is 1835 miles. It takes approximately 30h 45m to drive from Albuquerque to Fairfax.
There are 961+ hotels available in Fairfax.














