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

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

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  1. Subway, bus

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    1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    2. Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus bus New York
    3h 15m
    $15–46

  2. 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 Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 19m
    $32–77

  3. Drive 98.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Richmondcar car 98.2 mi
    1h 46m
    $18–26

  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 50m
    $44–325

  5. 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 38m
    $19–31

  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 13m
    $17–35

Fairfax to Richmond by subway and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Richmond, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Richmond via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, N Moore St Sb At Rosslyn Station Bay A, and Arlington in around 4h 38m.

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