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

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Charlotte by subway, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane DCA - CLT
    3h 46m
    $137–809

  2. Bus via Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Dr

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Charlotte, NC - 3302 Queen City Drbus bus New York
    11h 37m
    $43–76

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    9h 38m
    $122–252

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0700 / ...
    10h 30m
    $67–128

  5. Drive 359.3 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Charlottecar car 359.3 mi
    6h 58m
    $66–95

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane IAD - CLT
    3h 59m
    $127–308

  7. Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane BWI - CLT
    4h 54m
    $117–364

Fairfax to Charlotte by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Charlotte, NC, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Charlotte Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $120–250 and the journey takes 7h 41m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Charlotte Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $65–120 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Flixbus USA also services this route 4 times a day.

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