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How to get fromGreensboro to Fairfaxby plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Greensboro to Fairfax by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

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    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2h 28m
    $90–422

  2. Drive 270 mi

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    1. Drive from Greensboro to Fairfaxcar car 270 mi
    5h 22m
    $50–72

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    7h 19m
    $93–183

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    7h 55m
    $85–149

  5. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    2h 25m
    $125–642

  6. Bus via Danville

    1. Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus bus Hcl 41
    2. Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Dulles Airportbus bus Virginia Breeze
    9h 40m

Greensboro to Fairfax by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $90–180 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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