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How to get fromFairfax to Ann Arborby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Ann Arbor by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit, bus

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane DCA - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 16m
    $133–1,126

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Columbus / ...
    16h 45m
    $86–143

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Toledotrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Toledo to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Columbus / ...
    16h 43m
    $145–342

  4. Drive  495.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Ann Arborcar car 495.9 mi
    9h 28m
    $91–131

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Detroit, bus

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane IAD - DTW
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 24m
    $133–1,125

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BWI - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 13m
    $173–631

  7. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane DCA - LAN
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 53m
    $106–584

Fairfax to Ann Arbor by subway, train, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 455 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Ballston+Bay A, K St NW+17 St NW, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Toledo in around 16h 45m.

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