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How to get fromFairfax to Ashburnby subway, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Ashburn by subway, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    1h 38m
    $4–14

  2. Line 605 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B to Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunsetbus bus 605
    2. Take the subway from Reston Town Center, Silver Line Center Platform to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    1h 44m
    $4–18

  3. Drive 19.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Ashburncar car 19.4 mi
    30 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Fairfax to Ashburntaxi taxi 19.4 mi
    30 min
    $45–55

  5. Bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus bus F50
    2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
    2h 28m
    $5–16

Fairfax to Ashburn by subway and bus

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 39 min.

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