Rome2Rio

How to get fromFairfax to Appomattoxby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Find Transport to Appomattox

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    5h 24m
    $108–184

  2. Drive 156.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Appomattoxcar car 156.7 mi
    3h 39m
    $29–42

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherstbus bus Piedmont Express
    2. Take the taxi from 171 S. Main St - Vintage Shoppes of Amherst to Appomattoxtaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $100–131

  4. Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    3h 22m
    $99–350

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus bus F23
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain train Crescent / ...
    5h 35m
    $107–182

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus bus Greyhound US0600
    7h 46m
    $85–132

  7. Fly to Charlottesville, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Appomattoxtaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $138–415

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Fairfax to Appomattox.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 205.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Appomattox, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Lynchburg 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers