What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to South Boston is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to South Boston is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $550 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and South Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to South Boston. However, there are services departing from Vienna Metro and arriving at Boston via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and South Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to South Boston. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Boston via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Fairfax to South Boston?

The distance between Fairfax and South Boston is 417 miles. The road distance is 454.3 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax to South Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax to South Boston without a car is to train via New York which takes 8h 12m and costs $140 - $310.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to South Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Fairfax to South Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to South Boston bus from?

Fairfax to South Boston bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Vienna Metro station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to South Boston train from?

Fairfax to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Fairfax to South Boston?

The best way to get from Fairfax to South Boston is to fly which takes 3h 12m and costs $550 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train via New York, which costs $140 - $310 and takes 8h 12m, you could also bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Fairfax to South Boston bus arrive?

Fairfax to South Boston bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.

Where does the Fairfax to South Boston train arrive?

Fairfax to South Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to South Boston is 454 miles. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Fairfax to South Boston.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1780+ hotels available in South Boston.

Fairfax to South Boston - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Fairfax to South Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
best
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 12m
$554–1,106
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to Back Baytrain
5h 33m
$78–422
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Acela
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 12m
$149–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Metro to Manhattan, NYbus Vienna/Fairfax-Manhattan
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
8h 57m
$127–180
Drive 451.7 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to South Bostoncar 451.7 mi
8h 24m
$83–120
Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
3h 31m
$504–1,105
Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
4h 11m
$154–961
Bus via University Dr+North St
1. Take the bus from Vienna to New York, NYbus Virginia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
11h 5m
$92–137
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
14h 50m
$152–312

Fairfax to South Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Boston via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 8h 12m.

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