What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax County to Washington?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax County to Washington is to bus which costs $2 - $7 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax County to Washington?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax County to Washington is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $55 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax County and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pickett Rd+Braddock Rd and arriving at Pentagon+Bay L5. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 57 min.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax County and Washington?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 1 and arriving at 4. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Fairfax County to Washington?

The distance between Fairfax County and Washington is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax County to Washington without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax County to Washington without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $12.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax County to Washington?

The train from 1 to 4 takes 43 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Fairfax County to Washington bus from?

Fairfax County to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Pickett Rd+Braddock Rd station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax County to Washington train from?

Fairfax County to Washington train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, depart from 1 station.

Train or bus from Fairfax County to Washington?

The best way to get from Fairfax County to Washington is to train which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $7 and takes 57 min.

Where does the Fairfax County to Washington bus arrive?

Fairfax County to Washington bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Pentagon+Bay L5 station.

Where does the Fairfax County to Washington train arrive?

Fairfax County to Washington train services, operated by Virginia Railway Express, arrive at 4 station.

Can I drive from Fairfax County to Washington?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax County to Washington is 18 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Fairfax County to Washington.

How do I get a train ticket from Fairfax County to Washington?

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax County to Washington by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 1 to 4train Manassas Line
43 min
$5–12
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pickett Rd+Braddock Rd to Pentagon+Bay L5bus F28 / ...
57 min
$2–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Fairfax County to Washingtontaxi 18.2 mi
22 min
$55–65
Drive 18.2 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax County to Washingtoncar 18.2 mi
22 min
$4–5

Fairfax County to Washington by train

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Distance: 19.8 mi
Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Fairfax County, VA, USA and Washington, DC, USA?

Virginia Railway Express operates a train from 1 to 4 4 times a day. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 43 min. Amtrak also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Pickett Rd+Braddock Rd to Pentagon+Bay L5 hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 57 min. Fairfax Connector also services this route 4 times a day.

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