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How to get fromLos Angeles to Fairfaxby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Los Angeles to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LAX - DCA
    7h 19m
    $202–569

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane ONT - BWI
    3. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    10h 26m
    $185–787

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    2d 16h
    $742–1,760

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2d 19h
    $441–702

  5. Drive  2,595.9 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Fairfaxcar car 2,595.9 mi
    43h 15m
    $474–685

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LAX - IAD
    7h 20m
    $202–569

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane LAX - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    8h 21m
    $192–676

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

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane SNA - IAD
    10h 10m
    $484–924

  9. Bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane PSP - IAD
    10h 5m
    $201–805

Los Angeles to Fairfax by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration2d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket$742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,336.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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

Alaska Airlines, Inc., American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Los Angeles to University Dr+Main St via Chicago Union Station, Alexandria, and King Street-Old Town+Bay B in around 2d 16h.

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