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How to get fromFairfax to Madisonby train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Madison by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the bus from Culpeper Station to Madison - Food Lionbus bus Foothills Express
    4h 21m

  2. Drive 67.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Madisoncar car 67.4 mi
    1h 33m
    $13–18

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus bus F23
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    4h 32m
    $21–42

  4. Subway, fly

    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane plane IAD - CHO
    3h 6m
    $104–350

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 98 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Madison, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairfax to Madison. However, 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 Culpeper Amtrak Station, walk to Culpeper Station, then take the bus to Madison - Food Lion. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Madison - Food Lion via King Street-Old Town+Bay B, Alexandria, Culpeper Amtrak Station, and Culpeper Station in around 4h 32m.

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