There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Herndon by subway, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
41 min$3Line 605 bus, line 950 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B to Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunsetbus 605
- Take the bus from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L to Elden St and Monroe Stbus 950 / ...
56 min$2–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Herndontaxi 10.9 mi
21 min$27–35Drive 10.9 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Herndoncar 10.9 mi
21 min$2–3Bus, 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 Herndon, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 3m$5–8
Fairfax to Herndon by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Herndon is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Herndon is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $27 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B and arriving at Elden St and Monroe St via Reston Town Center Metro Bay L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Herndon. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Fairfax and Herndon is 22 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Herndon without a car is to subway which takes 41 min and costs $3 - $4.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Fairfax to Herndon, including transfers.
Fairfax to Herndon bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B station.
Fairfax to Herndon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Herndon bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunset station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Herndon, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 41 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B to Elden St and Monroe St via Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunset and Reston Town Center Metro Bay L in around 56 min.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Herndon, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay B to Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunset
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–5
Bus from Reston Town Center Metro Bay L to Elden St and Monroe St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $27–35
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 Herndon train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Herndon is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Fairfax to Herndon.
There are 254+ hotels available in Herndon.





