There are 6 ways to get from Greensboro to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane GSO - DCA
2h 14m$110–542Drive 270 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greensboro to Fairfaxcar 270 mi
5h 22m$47–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Greensboro to Alexandriatrain Crescent / ...
7h 19m$155–236Bus
- Take the bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
8h 54m$58–94Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane GSO - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2h 32m$95–452Bus via Danville
- Take the bus from Greensboro to Danvillebus Hcl 41
- Take the bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Dulles International Airport Stationbus Piedmont Express
9h 40m$48–67
Greensboro to Fairfax by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Greensboro to Fairfax is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Greensboro to Fairfax is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Greensboro to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Greensboro Bus Stop and arriving at University Dr+Main St via King Street-Old Town+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Greensboro to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Greensboro and arriving at Alexandria via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Greensboro and Fairfax is 277 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Greensboro to Fairfax, including transfers.
Greensboro to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Greensboro Bus Stop station.
Greensboro to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Greensboro station.
The best way to get from Greensboro to Fairfax is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $240 and takes 7h 19m, you could also bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Greensboro, NC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) twice daily. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Greensboro to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Piedmont Triad International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Greensboro to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 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 Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Greensboro Bus Stop to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 704-348-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sunway Charters
Bus from Greensboro to Danville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- Sunway Charters
- Passenger
- $7–11
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Danville Transit System Hub to Dulles International Airport Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
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Booking & Getting There
Greensboro to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Greensboro to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greensboro to Fairfax is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Greensboro to Fairfax.
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