There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Ocean City by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train via Washington Union Station
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
6h 37m$37–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Atlantic Citybus Greyhound US0320
9h 22m$35–61Drive 189.3 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Ocean Citycar 189.3 mi
3h 46m$35–50Train
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
8h 49m$36–121Bus via Philadelphia
- Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
9h 23m$55–143
Fairfax to Ocean City by subway, train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Ocean City is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Ocean City is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, Arlington, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Ocean City. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Atlantic City Rail Terminal via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Fairfax and Ocean City is 234 miles. The road distance is 190.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Ocean City without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 6h 37m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Fairfax to Ocean City, including transfers.
Fairfax to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Fairfax to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Ocean City is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 6h 37m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 9h 22m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Ocean City, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, 30th Street Station, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, and On Atlantic Ave At Ohio Ave in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Atlantic Ave At Moorlyn Terrace via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, N Moore St Sb At Rosslyn Station Bay A, Arlington, Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Atlantic City, and Atlantic Ave At Brighton Ave in around 9h 22m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Baltimore Downtown Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Ocean City bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Baltimore Downtown Bus Station.
Fairfax to Ocean City train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Ocean City is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Fairfax to Ocean City.
There are 517+ hotels available in Ocean City.

