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

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane IND - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 13m
    $116–708

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane IND - IAD
    2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 26m
    $91–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0430
    18h 19m
    $121–177

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Alexandriatrain train Cardinal
    19h 5m
    $394–604

  5. Drive  546.3 mi

    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Fairfaxcar car 546.3 mi
    10h 31m
    $100–144

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane IND - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 17m
    $406–915

Indianapolis to Fairfax by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to University Dr+Main St via Harrisburg Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Washington Union Station, Alexandria, and King Street-Old Town+Bay B in around 18h 19m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Indianapolis to Alexandria 3 times a week. Tickets cost $390–600 and the journey takes 18h 12m.

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