There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Capitol Heights by subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway B / ...
52 min$3–4Bus, 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 Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 52m$4–5Drive 23.2 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Capitol Heightscar 23.2 mi
38 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Capitol Heightstaxi 23.2 mi
38 min$65–85Bus
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to Suitland+Bay Hbus P90
2h 35m$5
Fairfax to Capitol Heights by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Capitol Heights is to subway which costs $3 - $4 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Capitol Heights is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Addison Rd+Adak St via King St-Old Town+Bay J and Suitland+Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Capitol Heights. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Fairfax and Capitol Heights is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Capitol Heights without a car is to subway which takes 52 min and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Fairfax to Capitol Heights, including transfers.
Fairfax to Capitol Heights bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.
Fairfax to Capitol Heights train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Capitol Heights bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at King Street-Old Town+Bay B station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Capitol Heights, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform in around 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Addison Rd+Adak St via King St-Old Town+Bay J, Suitland+Bay H, and Suitland+Bay L in around 2h 35m.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Capitol Heights, Blue/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
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 King St-Old Town+Bay J to Suitland+Bay H
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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 Capitol Heights train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Capitol Heights is 23 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Fairfax to Capitol Heights.
There are 1567+ hotels available in Capitol Heights.





