There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to Hershey by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.
Line 699 bus, bus, line 322 bus
best- Take the bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nwbus 699
- Take the bus from H St NW+Madison Pl NW to H St NE+Union Station Garagebus D20
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Avebus 322
6h 38m$26–46Drive 131.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Hersheycar 131.9 mi
2h 40m$24–34Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
7h 13m$129–216
Fairfax to Hershey by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Hershey is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Hershey is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, Washington Union Station and Harrisburg Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Hershey. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Harrisburg via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
The distance between Fairfax and Hershey is 152 miles. The road distance is 132.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Hershey without a car is to line 699 bus and bus and line 322 bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $26 - $50.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Fairfax to Hershey, including transfers.
Fairfax to Hershey bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D station.
Fairfax to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Hershey is to line 699 bus and bus and line 322 bus which takes 6h 38m and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 7h 13m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Hershey, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw, H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Harrisburg, and Harrisburg Transportation Center in around 7h 13m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
Bus from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D to Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- Fairfax Connector
- Adult
- $2–6
Bus from H St NW+Madison Pl NW to H St NE+Union Station Garage
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
Bus from Harrisburg Transportation Center to Chocolate Ave & Cocoa Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Rabbit Transit
- Adult
- $1–2
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Hershey bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Virginia Ave Nw @ 21St St Nw station.
Fairfax to Hershey train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Hershey is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Fairfax to Hershey.
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