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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Fairfax by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, or train

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  1. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane RDU - DCA
    3h 43m
    $556–1,208

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus bus Charlotte
    8h 6m
    $31–60

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Floridian / ...
    6h 19m
    $99–197

  4. Drive 253.4 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Fairfaxcar car 253.4 mi
    4h 38m
    $47–67

  5. Line 100 bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Martin St at Dawson St to RDU Airport at Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RDU - IAD
    3h 43m
    $366–1,408

  6. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RDU - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 42m
    $186–406

  7. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane GSO - IAD
    5h 2m
    $115–479

  8. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane GSO - DCA
    4h 59m
    $150–699

Raleigh to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $95–200 and the journey takes 5h 26m. Alternatively, CoachRun operates a bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave 5 times a week. Tickets cost $22–50 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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