There are 11 ways to get from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
3h 55m$59–136Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vienna to New York, NYbus Virginia
4h$35–55Drive 246.2 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattancar 246.2 mi
4h 28m$45–65Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane DCA - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway
3h 25m$102–709Subway, train
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
5h 52m$62–138Bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
7h 28m$57–102Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane DCA - JFK
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway
3h 36m$916–1,618Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport, subway
- 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane IAD - LGA
- Take the subway from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to 5 Av/53 Stsubway
3h 40m$67–428Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane DCA - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 42m$925–1,634Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
- 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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane IAD - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
3h 47m$575–1,533Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, subway
- 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 John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane IAD - JFK
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 5 Av/53 Stsubway
3h 58m$1,016–1,217
Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan is to subway and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs $100 - $750.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna and arriving at New York, NY. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Fairfax and Midtown Manhattan is 240 miles. The road distance is 247.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $55 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan, including transfers.
Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by Best Bus, depart from Vienna station.
Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs $55 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Midtown Manhattan, NY, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Best Bus operates a bus from Vienna to New York, NY 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- Phone
- +1 202-332-2691
- [email protected]
- Website
- BestBus
Bus from Vienna to New York, NY
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- BestBus
- Adult
- $35–55
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan bus services, operated by Best Bus, arrive at New York, NY station.
Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan is 248 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Fairfax to Midtown Manhattan.
There are 3735+ hotels available in Midtown Manhattan.


