There are 7 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax by plane, subway, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
1h 49m$46–329Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Thbus 7A / ...
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
4h 7m$20–41Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
5h 11m$33–74Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Fairfax105.6 mi
1h 59mDrive 105.6 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfaxcar 105.6 mi
1h 59m$20–28Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RIC - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2h 51m$55–397Bus via East Falls Church+Bay C
- Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
- Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main Stbus F50
5h 44m$20–31
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax is to bus which costs $20 - $45 and takes 4h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax is to fly and subway which takes 1h 49m and costs $45 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax station. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Washington Union Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Fairfax is 127 miles. The road distance is 106.2 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $20 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax bus services, operated by GRTC, depart from Ric Airport station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $20 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Ric Airport to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Broad + 17Th, Richmond, Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Ric Airport to Broad + 17Th
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Richmond-RIC to Fairfax
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax bus services, operated by GRTC, arrive at Broad + 17Th station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax is 106 miles. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Fairfax.
There are 862+ hotels available in Fairfax.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Fairfax. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.