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How to get fromCary to Fairfaxby bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Cary to Fairfax by bus, plane, subway, train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Line 310 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    4. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 3m
    $560–1,412

  2. Drive 259.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cary to Fairfaxcar car 259.3 mi
    4h 49m
    $48–69

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Cary to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    7h 3m
    $103–202

  4. Line 310 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Cary Depot to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Regional Transit Center to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    4. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 3m
    $370–1,412

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 3m
    $210–408

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    4h 50m
    $113–474

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Cary to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    4h 47m
    $143–694

Cary to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Cary, NC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Cary to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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