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How to get fromFairfax to Arlingtonby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Fairfax to Arlington by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, tram, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dallas

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane DCA - DAL
    6h 10m
    $280–962

  2. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane DCA - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    7h 18m
    $148–810

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0601 / ...
    32h 53m
    $200–403

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fort Worthtrain train Texas Eagle
    44h 41m
    $546–1,208

  5. Drive 1,310.9 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Arlingtoncar car 1,310.9 mi
    21h 47m
    $240–346

  6. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Dallas

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane BWI - DAL
    7h 13m
    $230–717

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane IAD - DFW
    2. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    7h 26m
    $148–479

  8. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, tram

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane BWI - DFW
    3. Take the tram from DFW Airport Terminal B Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram tram
    8h 27m
    $178–565

Fairfax to Arlington by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Arlington, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Dallas (DAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Arlington via Dunn Loring+Bay F, Dunn Loring Metro, Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E, Springfield Bus Stop, Nashville Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 32h 53m.

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