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How to get fromNew York to Fairfax Countyby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to Fairfax County by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway

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  1. Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 40m
    $134–208

  2. Drive  245.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New York to Fairfax Countycar car 245.1 mi
    4h 33m
    $45–65

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Vienna Metrobus bus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
    4h 51m
    $57–61

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

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station 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 bus from Pentagon+Bay L5 to Lake Braddock Dr+Wallingford Drbus bus
    4h 32m
    $925–1,737

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Burke Centre Amtraktrain train Northeast Regional
    5h
    $130–210

  6. Bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage

    1. Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus bus Ppb 8629 / ...
    6h 16m
    $62–107

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    2. Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L5 to Lake Braddock Dr+Wallingford Drbus bus
    4h 29m
    $917–2,526

  8. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4. Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L5 to Lake Braddock Dr+Wallingford Drbus bus
    4h 44m
    $99–669

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 495 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station 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 bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay B to Guinea Rd @ Bronte Drbus bus
    4h 44m
    $466–1,737

  10. Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 495 bus

    1. Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway subway
    2. Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus bus
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    4. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay B to Guinea Rd @ Bronte Drbus bus
    5h 6m
    $80–509

  11. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, line 495 bus

    1. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane JFK - IAD
    3. Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Bay B to Guinea Rd @ Bronte Drbus bus
    4h 58m
    $1,018–1,226

New York to Fairfax County by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Fairfax County, VA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Go Buses operates a bus from Manhattan, NY to Vienna Metro 4 times a day. Tickets cost $53–59 and the journey takes 4h.

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