There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Lansdale by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from Jefferson Station to Lansdaletrain Lan
4h 8m$50–102Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0325S
9h 7m$28–53Drive 172.6 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Lansdalecar 172.6 mi
3h 17m$32–46Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Lansdaletrain
5h 3m$95–662Train
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Lansdaletrain Lan
6h 28m$53–103Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Suburban Station to Lansdaletrain
5h 15m$60–391
Fairfax to Lansdale by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Lansdale is to bus which costs $28 - $55 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Lansdale is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Lansdale station. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via College Park U of MD Metrorail. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Lansdale. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Lansdale via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Drexel Station at 30th St and Jefferson Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Fairfax and Lansdale is 176 miles. The road distance is 173.6 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Lansdale without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 4h 8m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Fairfax to Lansdale, including transfers.
Fairfax to Lansdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from College Park U of MD Metrorail station.
Fairfax to Lansdale train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Lansdale is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 4h 8m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $55 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Lansdale, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Lansdale via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30Th Street Station, Drexel Station at 30th St, 11th St, and Jefferson Station in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $21–45 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Jefferson Station to Lansdale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Suburban Station to Lansdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Suburban Station to Lansdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Train from Suburban Station to Lansdale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from College Park U of MD Metrorail to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Lansdale bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Fairfax to Lansdale train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Lansdale is 174 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Fairfax to Lansdale.
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