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How to get fromArlington to Fairfaxby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Arlington to Fairfax by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, shuttle, or subway

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  1. Fly Dallas to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DAL - DCA
    5h 38m
    $270–862

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    32h 21m
    $202–403

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fort Worth to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    43h 31m
    $556–1,210

  4. Drive 1,312.1 mi

    1. Drive from Arlington to Fairfaxcar car 1,312.1 mi
    21h 44m
    $240–346

  5. Shuttle to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take a shuttle bus from AT&T Stadium to SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtownshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane DFW - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 44m
    $247–909

  6. Fly Dallas to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane DAL - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 48m
    $240–719

  7. Shuttle to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from AT&T Stadium to SpringHill Suites Dallas Downtownshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane DFW - IAD
    6h 54m
    $237–559

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane DFW - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    7h 59m
    $267–666

Arlington to Fairfax by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Arlington, TX, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arlington to University Dr+Main St via Dallas Bus Station, Nashville Bus Station, Springfield Bus Stop, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, Dunn Loring Metro, and Dunn Loring+Bay E in around 32h 21m.

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