There are 7 ways to get from Falls Church to Sandston by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), bus (Amtrak), 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.
Bus via Washington Union Station
best- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad + 18Th to Williamsburg & Confederatebus 7A
4h 20m$20–32Drive 108.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Falls Church to Sandstoncar 108.4 mi
1h 58m$18–26Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 7m$58–98Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
2h 46m$62–473Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus 2605
5h 7m$20–30Bus via W Broad St+S Maple Av
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 10m$31–37Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane BWI - RIC
3h 42m$79–611
Falls Church to Sandston by subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Falls Church to Sandston is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Falls Church to Sandston is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Falls Church station to Sandston. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Williamsburg & Confederate via Broad + 18Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Falls Church to Sandston station. However, there are services departing from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Falls Church and Sandston is 128 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.
The best way to get from Falls Church to Sandston without a car is to bus via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 20m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Falls Church to Sandston, including transfers.
Falls Church to Sandston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Falls Church to Sandston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Falls Church to Sandston is to bus via Washington Union Station which takes 4h 20m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $100 and takes 5h 7m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $480 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Falls Church, VA, USA and Sandston, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Williamsburg & Confederate via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, Richmond, and Broad + 18Th in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 2h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 18Th to Williamsburg & Confederate
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Falls Church to Sandston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Richmond station.
Falls Church to Sandston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Falls Church to Sandston is 109 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Falls Church to Sandston.
There are 321+ hotels available in Sandston.