There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 17m$23–43Drive 113.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Mechanicsburgcar 113.2 mi
2h 18m$21–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain Keystone Service / ...
6h 30m$75–168Subway, fly, bus
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane IAD - MDT
- Take the bus from Market Square Transfer Center to E Main St & Arch St WBbus
4h 35m$36–269
Fairfax to Mechanicsburg by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at E Main St & Arch St WB via Washington Union Station and Market Square Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Harrisburg via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Fairfax and Mechanicsburg is 143 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg, including transfers.
Fairfax to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to E Main St & Arch St WB 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, Harrisburg, and Market Square Transfer Center in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
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 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from Market Square Transfer Center to E Main St & Arch St WB
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Mechanicsburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Fairfax to Mechanicsburg train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Mechanicsburg is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Fairfax to Mechanicsburg.
There are 168+ hotels available in Mechanicsburg.