There are 11 ways to get from California to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
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Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LAX - DCA
7h 16m$202–569Fly San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SAN - IAD
7h 12m$156–661Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain Floridian / ...
2d 16h$801–1,775Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2d 19h$401–764Drive 2,595.9 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Fairfaxcar 2,595.9 mi
43h 15m$474–685Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LAX - IAD
7h 23m$202–569Fly Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SMF - IAD
7h 15m$176–709Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SFO - DCA
7h 33m$165–519Fly San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane SAN - DCA
7h 21m$176–561Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane SFO - IAD
7h 48m$275–719Fly San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane SAN - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
8h 13m$356–668
California to Fairfax by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from California to Fairfax is to fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from California to Fairfax is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at University Dr+Main St via St Louis Bus Station, Harrisburg Bus Station and King Street-Old Town+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 19h.
No, there is no direct train from California to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Alexandria via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between California and Fairfax is 2350 miles. The road distance is 2611 miles.
The best way to get from California to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $800 - $1,800.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from California to Fairfax, including transfers.
California to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Fairfax is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $200 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,800 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $400 - $800 and takes 2 days 19h.
What companies run services between California, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to University Dr+Main St via Chicago Union Station, Alexandria, and King Street-Old Town+Bay B in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 38m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–550
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
California to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Fairfax is 3h ahead of California. It is currently 2:12 PM in California and 5:12 PM in Fairfax.
California to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Fairfax is 2611 miles. It takes approximately 43h 15m to drive from California to Fairfax.
There are 983+ hotels available in Fairfax.