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How to get fromFairfax to Appalachian Trailby bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Appalachian Trail by bus, taxi, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Salem VDOT Park & Ridebus bus Highlands Rhythm
    2. Take the taxi from Salem VDOT Park & Ride to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $117–152

  2. Drive  232.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Appalachian Trailcar car 232.1 mi
    5h 1m
    $43–62

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $208–314

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)plane plane IAD - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $139–435

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Squires Ebndbus bus Valley Flyer
    7h 10m
    $82–112

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Roanoketrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    9h 41m
    $154–250

  7. Bus via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1bus bus Swb
    11h 12m
    $85–121

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Squires Ebnd once daily. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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