There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Suffolk by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolktaxi
3h 24m$179–901Drive 181.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Suffolkcar 181.2 mi
3h 34m$34–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
6h 41m$173–259Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus FlixBus 2605
7h 19m$105–144Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolktaxi
3h 34m$149–650Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
- Take the taxi from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Suffolktaxi
4h 14m$164–756
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Suffolk is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Suffolk is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 24m and costs $170 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Norfolk via H St NW+Madison Pl NW and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Norfolk via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Fairfax and Suffolk is 186 miles. The road distance is 182.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Suffolk without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $170 - $260.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Fairfax to Suffolk, including transfers.
Fairfax to Suffolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Suffolk train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Suffolk is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs $170 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Suffolk, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
Ebenezer Taxi
- Phone
- +1 757-324-8177
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Suffolk bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Fairfax to Suffolk train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Suffolk is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Fairfax to Suffolk.
There are 25+ hotels available in Suffolk.