There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Appomattox by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, plane, bus, train, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
5h 24m$148–214Drive 156.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Appomattoxcar 156.7 mi
3h 38m$29–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0600
6h 19m$87–119Subway, fly to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane IAD - LYH
3h 22m$104–380Bus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to Lynchburgtrain Crescent / ...
5h 35m$147–212Bus, subway
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus F50
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Farmville Walmartbus
- Take the bus from Walmart Shopping Center to Tolley Martbus
8h 26m$65–82Fly to Charlottesville, train, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Lynchburgtrain
- Take the taxi from Lynchburg to Appomattoxtaxi
5h 32m$154–460
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Appomattox is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Appomattox is to subway and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $100 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Appomattox. However, there are services departing from Vienna Metro South Bay P and arriving at Lynchburg Transit Center via Springfield Bus Stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Appomattox. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Lynchburg via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Fairfax and Appomattox is 206 miles. The road distance is 157.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Appomattox without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $140 - $220.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Fairfax to Appomattox, including transfers.
Fairfax to Appomattox bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Appomattox train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Appomattox is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $140 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $120 and takes 6h 19m.
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 $90–140 and the journey takes 3h 11m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Lynchburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Lynchburg Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Farmville Walmart
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- 434 392 7433
- Website
- farmvilleva.com
Bus from Walmart Shopping Center to Tolley Mart
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- farmvilleva.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Allied Cabs
- Phone
- +1 434-845-7039
Gray Top Cab
- Phone
- +1 434-845-4554
Yellow Cab Lynchburg
- Phone
- +1 434-846-8888
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Appomattox bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Lynchburg Transit Center station.
Fairfax to Appomattox train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Lynchburg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Appomattox is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Fairfax to Appomattox.
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