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

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There are 11 ways to get from Metuchen to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, subway, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    4h 16m
    $51–713

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2609 / ...
    6h 43m
    $38–61

  3. Drive  218.3 mi

    1. Drive from Metuchen to Fairfaxcar car 218.3 mi
    3h 58m
    $40–58

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 36m
    $926–1,634

  5. Train via Trenton

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Trenton to Alexandriatrain train Crescent / ...
    6h 56m
    $46–129

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from New York, NY to Viennabus bus New York
    6h 57m
    $52–95

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    3. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    3h 51m
    $466–1,534

  8. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    4h 35m
    $921–1,640

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JFK - IAD
    4h 47m
    $1,021–1,240

  10. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    5h 16m
    $100–638

  11. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    5h 34m
    $75–488

Metuchen to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $45–120 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Amtrak Acela also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $29–45 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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