Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Fairfax

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Duke University to Fairfax by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    4h 49m
    $559–1,413

  2. Bus via East Falls Church+Bay C

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durham, NC - 3446 Hillsborough Rd to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    9h 22m
    $33–65

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Carolinian
    8h 55m
    $106–216

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    9h 14m
    $46–85

  5. Drive 251.8 mi

    1. Drive from Duke University to Fairfaxcar car 251.8 mi
    4h 27m
    $46–67

  6. Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus 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 53m
    $369–1,413

  7. Line 6 bus, bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Take the bus from Flowers Dr at Duke Gardens to Durham Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    4. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    5. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 48m
    $209–410

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

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    5h 50m
    $108–467

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

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    5h 47m
    $138–687

Duke University to Fairfax by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Duke University to Fairfax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Durham Amtrak Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $100–210 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Durham to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers