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How to get fromGlen Allen to Fairfaxby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Glen Allen to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Palmetto / ...
    2h 51m
    $47–90

  2. Drive 92 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Allen to Fairfaxcar car 92 mi
    1h 44m
    $17–25

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Henrico to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Union Station to Viennabus bus Penn Station -> Manassas
    3h 44m
    $70–107

  4. Fly, subway

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RIC - IAD
    2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2h 19m
    $94–365

Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 124.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Glen Allen, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Alexandria every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glen Allen to Vienna via Henrico, Washington Union Station, and Union Station in around 3h 44m.

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