What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax Station and Glen Allen?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rd and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax Station and Glen Allen?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen?

The distance between Fairfax Station and Glen Allen is 121 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $55 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax Station to Glen Allen bus from?

Fairfax Station to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rd station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax Station to Glen Allen train from?

Fairfax Station to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.

Train or bus from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen?

The best way to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Fairfax Station to Glen Allen bus arrive?

Fairfax Station to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Pentagon+Bay L3 station.

Where does the Fairfax Station to Glen Allen train arrive?

Fairfax Station to Glen Allen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax Station to Glen Allen is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen.

How do I get a train ticket from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen?

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Where can I stay near Glen Allen?

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Fairfax Station to Glen Allen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax Station to Glen Allen by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 17m
$57–106
Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fairfax Station to Glen Allencar 87.8 mi
1h 37m
$16–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rd to Pentagon+Bay L3bus F81
2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 13m
$49–74
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rd to Pentagon+Bay L3bus F81
2. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 51m
$47–91

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Distance: 120.3 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Fairfax Station, VA, USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rd to Glen Allen via Pentagon+Bay L3, Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform, Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 4h 13m.

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