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How to get fromAmerican University to Fairfaxby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from American University to Fairfax by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    1h 1m
    $4–5

  2. Drive 16.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from American University to Fairfaxcar car 16.2 mi
    28 min
    $3–5

  3. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNWbus bus D96
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    1h 15m
    $4–5

  4. Bus, subway via University Dr+Main St

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+N StNWbus bus D96
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    2h 4m
    $7–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from American University to Fairfaxtaxi taxi 16.2 mi
    28 min
    $45–60

  6. Bus, line 699 bus

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW to 19 St NW+H St NWbus bus D96
    2. Take the bus from 19th St and H St to Monument Dr Transit Center Bay Dbus bus 699
    2h 13m
    $3–9

American University to Fairfax by foot and subway

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Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between American University, DC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from American University to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from American University to Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D via Massachusetts Av NW+Ward Cir NW, 19 St NW+H St NW, and 19th St and H St in around 2h 13m.

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