What is the cheapest way to get from Dale City to Fairfax?

The cheapest way to get from Dale City to Fairfax is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Dale City to Fairfax?

The fastest way to get from Dale City to Fairfax is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $3 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Dale City and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct bus from Dale City to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Potomac Festival after OMNIRIDE and arriving at Vienna Metro South Bay R via Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Dale City to Fairfax?

The distance between Dale City and Fairfax is 41 miles. The road distance is 20 miles.

How do I travel from Dale City to Fairfax without a car?

The best way to get from Dale City to Fairfax without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 20m and costs $13 - $14.

How long does it take to get from Dale City to Fairfax?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Dale City to Fairfax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dale City to Fairfax bus from?

Dale City to Fairfax bus services, operated by Omniride, depart from Potomac Festival after OMNIRIDE station.

Where does the Dale City to Fairfax bus arrive?

Dale City to Fairfax bus services, operated by Omniride, arrive at Franconia Springfield Metro Departures station.

Can I drive from Dale City to Fairfax?

Yes, the driving distance between Dale City to Fairfax is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Dale City to Fairfax.

Where can I stay near Fairfax?

There are 977+ hotels available in Fairfax.

Dale City to Fairfax - 5 ways to travel via bus, subway, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dale City to Fairfax by bus, subway, car, or taxi

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Minnieville Rd @ Prince William Pkwy to I St NW @ 15th St NWbus 971
2. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
1h 20m
$13–14
Drive 19.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dale City to Fairfaxcar 19.9 mi
30 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dale City to Fairfaxtaxi 19.9 mi
30 min
$45–60
Line 95 bus, line 670 bus
1. Take the bus from Potomac Festival after OMNIRIDE to Franconia Springfield Metro Departuresbus 95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C to Vienna Metro South Bay Rbus 670
2h 16m
$13–16
Line 95 bus, line 401 bus
1. Take the bus from Potomac Festival after OMNIRIDE to Franconia Springfield Metro Departuresbus 95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Dunn Loring Metro Bay Dbus 401
3h 9m
$16–19

Dale City to Fairfax by bus and subway

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Distance: 40.4 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Dale City, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Potomac Festival after OMNIRIDE to Vienna Metro South Bay R via Franconia Springfield Metro Departures and Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay C in around 2h 16m.

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