There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Doswell by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Ashland Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 26m$51–88Drive 75.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Doswellcar 75.8 mi
1h 23m$14–20Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Pentagon+Bay L5bus F29
- Take the bus from Pentagon Metro to Spotsylvania Commuter Lotbus 923 / ...
- Take the taxi from Spotsylvania Commuter Lot to Doswelltaxi
3h 36m$83–107Bus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to Ashland Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 37m$50–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Doswell is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Doswell is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Doswell station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Ashland Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Fairfax and Doswell is 119 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Doswell without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Fairfax to Doswell, including transfers.
Fairfax to Doswell train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
Fairfax to Doswell train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ashland Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Doswell is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Fairfax to Doswell.
There are 42+ hotels available in Doswell.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Doswell, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Ashland Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $24–55 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Ashland Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from University Dr+George Mason Bl to Pentagon+Bay L5
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Hilldrup Virginia Taxi
- Phone
- +1 540-373-8294
- Website
- hilldrupvacab.net
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 540-371-8294
- Website
- fredericksburgtaxicab.com
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