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

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There are 11 ways to get from California to Fairfax by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 20m
    $212–569

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SFO - DCA
    7h 51m
    $135–619

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $433–808

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 16h
    $990–2,004

  5. Drive 2,595.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fairfaxcar car 2,595.9 mi
    43h 14m
    $474–685

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    7h 23m
    $242–819

  7. Fly San Diego International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SAN - IAD
    7h 12m
    $176–711

  8. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SMF - IAD
    7h 19m
    $206–809

  9. Fly San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane SAN - DCA
    7h 25m
    $266–1,111

  10. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SFO - IAD
    7h 44m
    $455–719

  11. Fly San Diego International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane SAN - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    8h 13m
    $226–918

California to Fairfax by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$433Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,336.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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 bus from Los Angeles Union Station to University Dr+Main St via St Louis Bus Station, Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, Alexandria, and King Street-Old Town+Bay B in around 2d 15h.

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