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How to get fromFairfax to Skyline Driveby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Skyline Drive by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain train Crescent / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    4h 8m
    $87–129

  2. Drive 85.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Skyline Drivecar car 85.5 mi
    1h 47m
    $16–23

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    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 Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Culpeper Amtrak Station to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $86–127

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Centerbus bus Valley Flyer / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Godwin Transit Center to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $104–132

  5. Bus, train, taxi via Madison - Food Lion

    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 Culpeper Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Madison - Food Lion to Skyline Drivetaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $96–132

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 120.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Skyline Drive, VA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fairfax to Skyline Drive. However, you can take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform, walk to Alexandria, take the train to Culpeper Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Skyline Drive. Alternatively, you can take the bus to King Street-Old Town+Bay B, walk to Alexandria, take the train to Culpeper Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Skyline Drive.

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