There are 7 ways to get from Lansdale to Fairfax by train, subway, bus, car, or plane
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Lansdale to Jefferson Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
4h 42m$72–121Train, bus, subway
cheapest- Take the train from Lansdale to Jefferson Stationtrain Lan
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O / ...
- Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main Stbus F50
6h 34m$30–51Drive 171.6 mi
- Drive from Lansdale to Fairfaxcar 171.6 mi
3h 17m$32–46Train, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Lansdale to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
4h 46m$959–1,214Train, bus
- Take the train from Lansdale to Suburban Stationtrain Lan
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Alexandriatrain
- Take the bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+Main Stbus F23
6h 28m$83–141Train, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Lansdale to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
4h 39m$84–614Train, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Lansdale to Suburban Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PHL - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 36m$59–441
Lansdale to Fairfax by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lansdale to Fairfax is to train and bus and subway which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Lansdale to Fairfax is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Lansdale to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Lansdale and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via 11th St, 30th Street Station and New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Lansdale and Fairfax is 179 miles. The road distance is 172.6 miles.
The best way to get from Lansdale to Fairfax without a car is to train and subway which takes 4h 42m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Lansdale to Fairfax, including transfers.
Lansdale to Fairfax train services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Lansdale station.
Lansdale to Fairfax train services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at Jefferson Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lansdale to Fairfax is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lansdale to Fairfax.
There are 752+ hotels available in Fairfax.
What companies run services between Lansdale, PA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lansdale to Fairfax. However, you can take the train to Jefferson Station, walk to 11th St, take the subway to Drexel Station at 30th St, walk to 30Th Street Station, take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lansdale to University Dr+Main St via Jefferson Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, and East Falls Church+Bay C in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–420
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Lansdale to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Lansdale to Jefferson Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Lansdale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Lansdale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Lansdale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Train from Lansdale to Suburban Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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 Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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