There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Court House, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
51 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay Fbus F60
1h 49m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemeterytaxi 15.3 mi
28 min$45–55Drive 15.3 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemeterycar 15.3 mi
28 min$3–4Bus via University Dr+North St
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay Bbus F50
2h 10m$3–4
Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery is to bus which costs $3 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $45 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery. However, there are services departing from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Arlington Bl+Pershing Dr via Ballston+Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Court House, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Fairfax and Arlington National Cemetery is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery without a car is to subway which takes 51 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Court House, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd station.
Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay F station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Arlington National Cemetery, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Court House, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a bus from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay F hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Court House, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay F
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+North St to Ballston+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Court House, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Fairfax to Arlington National Cemetery.
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