There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Pottsville by bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0430
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Pottsvillebus Fab770
8h 4m$39–83Drive 174.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Pottsvillecar 174.7 mi
3h 33m$32–47Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain
- Take the bus from Harrisburg to Pottsvillebus
8h 33m$142–261Fly, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP)plane IAD - AVP
- Take the bus from Wilkes-Barre to Pottsvillebus
5h 41m$111–445
Fairfax to Pottsville by bus, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Pottsville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Pottsville is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Pottsville. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Pottsville via Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Transportation Center and Harrisburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
The distance between Fairfax and Pottsville is 195 miles. The road distance is 175.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Pottsville without a car is to bus which takes 8h 4m and costs $35 - $85.
It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Fairfax to Pottsville, including transfers.
Fairfax to Pottsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Pottsville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Harrisburg Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Pottsville is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Fairfax to Pottsville.
There are 31+ hotels available in Pottsville.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Pottsville, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Pottsville via Vienna+Bay L, Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Harrisburg Bus Station, Harrisburg Transportation Center, Harrisburg Mall, and Harrisburg in around 8h 4m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Harrisburg to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Harrisburg to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- Fullington Tours
Bus from Wilkes-Barre to Pottsville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–45
- Website
- Fullington Tours
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