There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
54 min$4–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
- Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NWbus D80
1h 3m$5–6Bus, subway
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to Vienna+Bay Lbus F50
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
- Take the bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NWbus D80
1h 28m$7–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedraltaxi 18.6 mi
27 min$55–70Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedralcar 18.6 mi
27 min$4–5Bus
- Take the bus from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay Fbus F60
- Take the bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus A58
2h 7m$5
Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NW via Ballston+Bay A and Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Fairfax and Washington National Cathedral is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral without a car is to subway which takes 54 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral, including transfers.
Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd station.
Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston+Bay F station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Washington National Cathedral, DC, USA?
You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington National Cathedral via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform in around 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd to Washington National Cathedral via Ballston+Bay F, Ballston+Bay A, Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW, and Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NW in around 2h 7m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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 Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Cleveland Park, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NW
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from University Dr+North St to Vienna+Bay L
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from I St NW+17 St NW to Wisconsin Av NW+Woodley Rd NW
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd to Ballston+Bay F
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Ballston+Bay A to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral is 19 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Fairfax to Washington National Cathedral.
There are 1610+ hotels available in Washington National Cathedral.





