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How to get fromNew Orleans to Fairfaxby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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

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  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSY - DCA
    4h 58m
    $176–1,008

  2. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MSY - IAD
    5h 7m
    $116–558

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2471 / ...
    23h 24m
    $210–397

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Alexandriatrain train Crescent
    28h 2m
    $377–752

  5. Drive 1,052.7 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Fairfaxcar car 1,052.7 mi
    17h 49m
    $193–278

  6. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MSY - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    6h 9m
    $166–915

New Orleans to Fairfax by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration23h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 997.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Vienna via Atlanta Bus Station, Washington Union Station, and Union Station in around 23h 24m.

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