There are 5 ways to get from Fairfax to Virginia by subway, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Subway, fly to Norfolk International Airport
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 3m$65–306Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Virginia Beachcar 199.9 mi
3h 34m$37–53Bus
- Take the bus from Arlington to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus N2601
6h 49mTrain (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
8h 5m$76–146Subway, fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Stationbus
4h 10m$39–305
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Virginia is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Virginia is to subway and fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Virginia. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Virginia Beach via Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Virginia station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Newtown Road Station via Harbor Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between Fairfax and Virginia is 192 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Virginia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Fairfax to Virginia, including transfers.
Fairfax to Virginia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Arlington station.
Fairfax to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Virginia is to bus which takes 6h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Virginia, USA?
FlixBus-us operates a bus from Arlington to Virginia Beach 6 times a week, and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Arlington to Virginia Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Government Center Westbound Station to Allison St Westbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Virginia bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Virginia Beach station.
Fairfax to Virginia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Virginia is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Fairfax to Virginia.
There are 544+ hotels available in Virginia.