What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo is to bus via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform which costs $27 - $45 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Philadelphia Zoo?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Mantua Av & 36th St via Washington, DC and JFK Blvd & 15th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Philadelphia Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Lancaster Av & Wallace St via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo?

The distance between Fairfax and Philadelphia Zoo is 152 miles. The road distance is 154.6 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo bus from?

Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo bus services, operated by OurBus, depart from Washington, DC station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo train from?

Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train or bus from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 12m.

Where does the Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo bus arrive?

Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo bus services, operated by OurBus, arrive at Philadelphia, PA station.

Where does the Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo train arrive?

Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo.

Where can I stay near Philadelphia Zoo?

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Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
3h 17m
$36–85
Bus via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
6h 37m
$27–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PAbus Washington
6h 12m
$44–105
Drive 153.7 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoocar 153.7 mi
2h 57m
$29–41
Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly, line 31 bus
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
3. Take the bus from Market St & 30th St - FS to 35th St & Fairmount Avbus
4h 8m
$958–1,314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
2. Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 35m
$39–91
Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly, line 31 bus
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
3. Take the bus from Market St & 30th St - FS to 35th St & Fairmount Avbus
4h 21m
$958–1,213

Fairfax to Philadelphia Zoo by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 151.6 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Philadelphia Zoo, PA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $30–650 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, OurBus operates a bus from Washington, DC to Philadelphia, PA 5 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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