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

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    3h 40m
    $101–608

  2. Drive 360.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Charlotte to Fairfaxcar car 360.6 mi
    6h 55m
    $66–96

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    8h 41m
    $124–246

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    10h 34m
    $69–129

  5. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane CLT - IAD
    2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 44m
    $126–308

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane CLT - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 46m
    $116–365

  7. Bus via Charlottesville

    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Charlottesvillebus bus FlixBus 2605
    2. Take the bus from Alderman Rd / Floyd Dr - Charlottesville to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus bus Lynchburg
    11h 55m
    $72–130

Charlotte to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

American Airlines flies from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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