There are 4 ways to get from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax by bus (Greyhound), train, subway, car, bus, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0430
6h 20m$24–44Drive 113.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mechanicsburg to Fairfaxcar 113.6 mi
2h 18m$21–30Train, subway
- Take the train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
6h 52m$73–160Bus, fly, subway
- Take the bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Market Square Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane MDT - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 16m$76–560
Mechanicsburg to Fairfax by bus, foot, and subway (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from E Main St & Arch St EB and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Harrisburg Bus Station and Vienna+Bay H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via 30th Street Station and New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Mechanicsburg and Fairfax is 144 miles. The road distance is 114.2 miles.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax without a car is to bus which takes 6h 20m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax, including transfers.
Mechanicsburg to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Mechanicsburg to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
Mechanicsburg to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-632-9063
- Website
- rabbittransit.org
Bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Market Square Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.rabbittransit.org
- Adult
- $1–2
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More Questions & Answers
Mechanicsburg to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechanicsburg to Fairfax is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Mechanicsburg to Fairfax.
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