What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Fairfax?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Fairfax is to bus via Union Station which costs $75 - $160 and takes 12h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Fairfax?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Fairfax is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Vienna Metro via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Fairfax?

The distance between Cambridge and Fairfax is 422 miles. The road distance is 452.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Fairfax without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Fairfax without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 7h 39m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Fairfax?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Cambridge to Fairfax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Fairfax bus from?

Cambridge to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Fairfax train from?

Cambridge to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Boston station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Fairfax?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Fairfax is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can train via Washington Union Station, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 7h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Cambridge to Fairfax bus arrive?

Cambridge to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.

Where does the Cambridge to Fairfax train arrive?

Cambridge to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Fairfax?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Fairfax is 452 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Cambridge to Fairfax.

Where can I stay near Fairfax?

There are 875+ hotels available in Fairfax.

Cambridge to Fairfax - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

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

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Fly Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
3h 47m
$503–1,415
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MHT - IAD
4h 49m
$77–410
Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 39m
$148–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Vienna Metrobus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
9h 26m
$89–126
Drive 449.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Fairfaxcar 449.5 mi
8h 22m
$82–119
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
3h 52m
$513–1,115
Fly Boston Logan Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane BOS - BWI
2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 43m
$153–1,022
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
1. Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
4h 48m
$89–491
Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Take the train from Back Bay to TF Green Airporttrain
2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PVD - IAD
4h 59m
$344–671
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Boston to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
11h 21m
$145–315
Bus via Union Station
1. Take the bus from Boston to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
12h 2m
$78–154

Cambridge to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 419.9 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Boston to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 56m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.

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