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How to get fromFairfax to Virginia Commonwealth Universityby subway, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Virginia Commonwealth University by subway, bus, train (Amtrak), 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 25m
    $15–46

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 30m
    $58–99

  3. Drive  98.2 mi

    1. Drive from Fairfax to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar car 98.2 mi
    1h 49m
    $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
    4h 3m
    $64–495

  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 2605
    5h 11m
    $20–30

  6. Line 402 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunn Loring Metro Bay C to Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay Ebus bus 402
    2. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Richmondbus bus Greyhound US0670
    5h 40m
    $21–33

Fairfax to Virginia Commonwealth University by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 129.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Virginia Commonwealth University via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, N Moore St Sb At Rosslyn Station Bay A, Arlington, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 5h 11m.

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