There are 6 ways to get from Denver to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane DEN - DCA
5h 42m$229–855Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane DEN - IAD
5h 59m$124–336Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
37h 30m$434–1,039Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0164
40h 49m$275–438Drive 1,624.9 mi
- Drive from Denver to Fairfaxcar 1,624.9 mi
27h 47m$297–429Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane DEN - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
6h 46m$129–523
Denver to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Fairfax is to fly which costs $120 - $340 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Fairfax is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $220 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Chicago Bus Station and King Street-Old Town+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 30m.
The distance between Denver and Fairfax is 1520 miles. The road distance is 1634.4 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 37h 30m and costs $430 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Denver to Fairfax, including transfers.
Denver to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Fairfax is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $220 - $900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $430 - $1,100 and takes 37h 30m, you could also bus, which costs $270 - $440 and takes 40h 49m.
What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Denver (DEN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Denver to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 37h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Denver to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Louisville
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Denver to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Denver to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $180–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–250
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Denver to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Fairfax is 2h ahead of Denver. It is currently 4:17 PM in Denver and 6:17 PM in Fairfax.
Denver to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Fairfax is 1634 miles. It takes approximately 27h 47m to drive from Denver to Fairfax.
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