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

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There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Fairfax by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HOU - DCA
    5h 6m
    $245–1,207

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IAH - IAD
    5h 53m
    $117–560

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    33h 57m
    $221–441

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    38h 32m
    $493–990

  5. Drive 1,355.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Fairfaxcar car 1,355.2 mi
    23h 41m
    $248–358

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IAH - DCA
    5h 41m
    $187–860

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane HOU - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 22m
    $215–964

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IAH - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    7h
    $197–377

Houston to Fairfax by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration33h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$221Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,242.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to University Dr+Main St via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, Alexandria, and King Street-Old Town+Bay B in around 33h 57m.

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