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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Washington Dulles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    6h 3m
    $483–908

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    8h 38m
    $210–581

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    2d 15h
    $690–1,863

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Anaheim to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Springfield Bus Stopbus bus
    2d 15h
    $442–719

  5. Drive  2,595.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Fairfaxcar car 2,595.6 mi
    43h 16m
    $474–685

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    8h 38m
    $210–581

Irvine to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 15hAverage Duration
Ticket$690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,286.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

United Airlines and Delta fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tustin to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Fullerton, Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 2d 15h.

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