There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to Staunton by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 21m$78–134Drive 132.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Stauntoncar 132.6 mi
2h 35m$23–33Bus
- Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Centerbus Valley Flyer / ...
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus BRCC South / ...
6h$31–37
Fairfax to Staunton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Staunton is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Staunton is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Staunton. However, there are services departing from West Falls Church Metro and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Fairfax and Staunton is 164 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Staunton without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $75 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Fairfax to Staunton, including transfers.
Fairfax to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from West Falls Church Metro station.
Fairfax to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Staunton is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs $75 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via West Falls Church, Orange Line Track 1 Platform, West Falls Church Metro, and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 6h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from West Falls Church Metro to Godwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–34
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- BRITE Bus
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Godwin Transit Center station.
Fairfax to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staunton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Staunton is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Fairfax to Staunton.
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