There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Fairfax Station by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Burke Centre Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
3h 43m$45–658Bus via College Park (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to College Park U of MD Metrorailbus Greyhound US0325S
7h 17m$26–39Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
- Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L3 to Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rdbus F81
5h 4m$28–42Drive 157.7 mi
- Drive from Philadelphia to Fairfax Stationcar 157.7 mi
2h 58m$29–42Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PHL - DCA
- Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L3 to Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rdbus
4h 36m$957–1,310Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PHL - IAD
- Take the bus from Pentagon+Bay L3 to Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rdbus
5h 27m$960–1,213
Philadelphia to Fairfax Station by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Fairfax Station is to bus via College Park which costs $25 - $40 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Fairfax Station is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Fairfax Station. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rd via H St NE+Union Station Garage and Pentagon+Bay L3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Fairfax Station. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Burke Centre Amtrak via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Fairfax Station is 159 miles. The road distance is 158.6 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fairfax Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Philadelphia to Fairfax Station, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Fairfax Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Fairfax Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Fairfax Station is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $28 - $45 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Fairfax Station, VA, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Fairfax Station via Washington Union Station and Burke Centre Amtrak in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Burke Centre Pkwy+Ox Rd via Washington Union Station, H St NE+Union Station Garage, H St NW+7 St NW, Gallery Place, Green/Yellow Line Center Platform, Pentagon, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform, and Pentagon+Bay L3 in around 5h 4m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Burke Centre Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Fairfax Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Philadelphia to Fairfax Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Fairfax Station is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Philadelphia to Fairfax Station.
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