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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Lake Gaston by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from South Hill to Lake Gastontaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $113–154

  2. Drive  200.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Lake Gastoncar car 200.1 mi
    3h 40m
    $33–48

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Lake Gastontaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $152–221

  4. Bus, taxi via Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus Greyhound US0670
    2. Take the taxi from South Hill to Lake Gastontaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $115–159

  5. Bus, taxi via East Falls Church+Bay D (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to South Hillbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from South Hill to Lake Gastontaxi taxi
    7h 22m
    $115–151

  6. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to South Hillbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from South Hill to Lake Gastontaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $151–219

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  • Distance: 239.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Lake Gaston, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairfax to Lake Gaston. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington Union Station, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Lake Gaston. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Alexandria, take the train to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station, walk to Richmond, take the bus to South Hill, then take the taxi to Lake Gaston.

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