There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Yorktown by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, taxi, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Alexandria to Newport Newstrain Northeast Regional
5h 51m$81–159Drive 155.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Yorktowncar 155.9 mi
2h 45m$29–42Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2601
7h 23m$50–71Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, taxi
- 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 Yorktowntaxi
3h 36m$164–626Fly 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 Yorktowntaxi
3h 40m$139–425Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange 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 Yorktowntaxi
4h 29m$144–481
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Yorktown is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Yorktown is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Yorktown. However, there are services departing from Fairfax Bl+Chain Bridge Rd and arriving at Barham Blvd at Rivermeade via Arlington, N Boundary St at Williamsburg Tc and Elmhurst St at Lee Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Yorktown. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Newport News via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Fairfax and Yorktown is 203 miles. The road distance is 156.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Yorktown without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $80 - $160.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Fairfax to Yorktown, including transfers.
Fairfax to Yorktown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Fairfax to Yorktown train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Yorktown is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs $80 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Yorktown, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Newport News twice daily. Tickets cost $50–120 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Newport News
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange 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 Arlington to Williamsburg Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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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More Questions & Answers
Fairfax to Yorktown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Fairfax to Yorktown train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newport News station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Yorktown is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Fairfax to Yorktown.
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