There are 4 ways to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax by train, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
1h 47m$4–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Fairfax51.8 mi
1h 3mDrive 51.8 mi
- Drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfaxcar 51.8 mi
1h 3m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfaxtaxi 51.8 mi
1h 3m$140–180
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax is to train and subway which costs $4 - $13 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from BWI Thurgood Marshall and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
The distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Fairfax is 49 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 47m and costs $4 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax, including transfers.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from BWI Thurgood Marshall station.
Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax.
There are 986+ hotels available in Fairfax.
What companies run services between Baltimore Airport (BWI), USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Baltimore Airport (BWI) to Fairfax. However, you can take the bus to BWI Amtrak Station, walk to BWI Thurgood Marshall, take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Baltimore-BWI to Fairfax on demand, and the journey takes 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Baltimore-BWI to Fairfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Baltimore Airport (BWI) and Fairfax. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













