There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Greenbelt by subway, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Crescent Rd+Gardenwaybus P20 / ...
1h 37m$5–6Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Suitland+Bay L to New Carrollton+Bus Bay Dbus P60 / ...
3h 37m$8Drive 33.3 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Greenbeltcar 33.3 mi
38 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Greenbelttaxi 33.3 mi
38 min$95–120Subway
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform to Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platformsubway G / ...
1h 41m$6–7
Fairfax to Greenbelt by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Greenbelt is to subway and bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Greenbelt is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Greenbelt. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Crescent Rd+Gardenway via King St-Old Town+Bay J, Suitland+Bay L and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Greenbelt. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform via L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Fairfax and Greenbelt is 35 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Greenbelt without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 37m and costs $5 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Fairfax to Greenbelt, including transfers.
Fairfax to Greenbelt bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.
Fairfax to Greenbelt train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Crescent Rd+Gardenway via King St-Old Town+Bay J, Suitland+Bay H, Suitland+Bay L, New Carrollton+Bus Bay D, and New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Ridge Rd+Northway via L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform, Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, and Greenbelt+Bay D in around 1h 41m.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 33 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Green/Yellow Line Track 1 Platform to Greenbelt, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Bus from New Carrollton+Bus Bay T3 to Crescent Rd+Gardenway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- 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
Bus from Suitland+Bay L to New Carrollton+Bus Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Greenbelt train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Greenbelt is 34 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Fairfax to Greenbelt.
There are 1116+ hotels available in Greenbelt.





