What is the cheapest way to get from Potomac to Fairfax?

The cheapest way to get from Potomac to Fairfax is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Potomac to Fairfax?

The fastest way to get from Potomac to Fairfax is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Potomac and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct bus from Potomac to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Falls Rd+River Rd and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Friendship Heights+Bay C, Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW and Ballston+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Potomac to Fairfax?

The distance between Potomac and Fairfax is 29 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.

How do I travel from Potomac to Fairfax without a car?

The best way to get from Potomac to Fairfax without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 9m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Potomac to Fairfax?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Potomac to Fairfax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potomac to Fairfax bus from?

Potomac to Fairfax bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Friendship Heights+Bay C station.

Where does the Potomac to Fairfax bus arrive?

Potomac to Fairfax bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NW station.

Can I drive from Potomac to Fairfax?

Yes, the driving distance between Potomac to Fairfax is 19 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Potomac to Fairfax.

Where can I stay near Fairfax?

There are 917+ hotels available in Fairfax.

Potomac to Fairfax - 4 ways to travel via bus, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Potomac to Fairfax by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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Bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to Friendship Heights+Bay Jbus M82
2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
1h 9m
$6–8
Drive 18.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Potomac to Fairfaxcar 18.6 mi
23 min
$4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Friendship Heights+Bay C to Pennsylvania Av NW+L St NWbus D80 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW to Ballston+Bay Ebus A58
3. Take the bus from Ballston+Bay B to University Dr+Main Stbus F50
3h 18m
$8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Potomac to Fairfaxtaxi 18.6 mi
23 min
$55–70

Potomac to Fairfax by bus and subway

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1h 9mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 28.6 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

What companies run services between Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a bus from Falls Rd+River Rd to University Dr+Main St via Friendship Heights+Bay J, Friendship Heights+Bay C, Pennsylvania Av NW+26 St NW, Ballston+Bay E, and Ballston+Bay B in around 3h 18m.

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