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How to get fromFairfax to Mechanicsvilleby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Mechanicsville by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, plane, bus, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    3h 40m
    $59–106

  2. Drive 96.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Mechanicsvillecar car 96.4 mi
    1h 43m
    $18–26

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus bus F50
    2. Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus bus FlixBus N2601 / ...
    4h 51m
    $40–58

  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 Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane plane IAD - RIC
    3h 9m
    $72–350

  5. 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 Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain train Palmetto / ...
    3h 50m
    $58–104

  6. Line 402 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunn Loring Metro to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus bus 402
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0670
    5h 26m
    $37–61

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Mechanicsville, Hanover County, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Mechanicsville via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, N Moore St Sb At Rosslyn Station Bay A, Arlington, and Richmond in around 4h 51m.

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