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

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane CLT - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 38m
    $91–608

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    10h 34m
    $61–114

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    8h 41m
    $104–224

  4. Drive 360.6 mi

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

  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 42m
    $106–308

  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/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 46m
    $116–315

  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
    $66–119

Charlotte to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Charlotte Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $100–220 and the journey takes 7h 48m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Charlotte Bus Station to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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