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How to get fromFairfax to Danvilleby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Danville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Danville Stationtrain train Crescent
    6h 30m
    $72–152

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Danville Transit System Hubbus bus Piedmont Express
    7h 49m
    $37–51

  3. Drive 225 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Danvillecar car 225 mi
    4h 35m
    $42–60

  4. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane DCA - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Danville Stationtrain train
    5h 15m
    $167–926

  5. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Piedmont Triad International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)plane plane IAD - GSO
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to Danville Stationtrain train
    5h 18m
    $122–625

  6. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    2. Take the train from Charlottesville to Danville Stationtrain train
    6h 26m
    $99–385

  7. Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)plane plane IAD - LYH
    2. Take the train from Lynchburg to Danville Stationtrain train
    6h 39m
    $60–332

Fairfax to Danville by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Danville Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Danville Transit System Hub once daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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