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How to get fromEdison to Fairfaxby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Edison to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 21m
    $51–713

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    5h 34m
    $35–51

  3. Drive  215.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edison to Fairfaxcar car 215.7 mi
    3h 55m
    $40–57

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3h 41m
    $927–1,634

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Viennabus bus New York
    6h 2m
    $50–87

  6. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    6h 54m
    $46–128

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3h 56m
    $467–1,534

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 40m
    $921–1,640

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JFK - IAD
    4h 52m
    $1,021–1,240

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 21m
    $100–638

  11. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Edison Station to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    5h 39m
    $75–488

Edison to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Edison, Middlesex County, NJ, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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