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

The cheapest way to get from Richmond to Fairfax is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Richmond to Fairfax is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Richmond and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct bus from Richmond to Fairfax station. However, there are services departing from Richmond and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Richmond and Fairfax?

No, there is no direct train from Richmond 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 3h 24m.

How far is it from Richmond to Fairfax?

The distance between Richmond and Fairfax is 125 miles. The road distance is 99.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Richmond to Fairfax without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $20 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Richmond to Fairfax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Fairfax bus from?

Richmond to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.

Where do I catch the Richmond to Fairfax train from?

Richmond to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Richmond to Fairfax?

The best way to get from Richmond to Fairfax is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 24m.

Where does the Richmond to Fairfax bus arrive?

Richmond to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.

Where does the Richmond to Fairfax train arrive?

Richmond to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.

Can I drive from Richmond to Fairfax?

Yes, the driving distance between Richmond to Fairfax is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Richmond to Fairfax.

Where can I stay near Fairfax?

There are 987+ hotels available in Fairfax.

Richmond to Fairfax - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Richmond to Fairfax by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
2h 33m
$21–37
Bus via East Falls Church+Bay C
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
2. Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main Stbus F50
3h 48m
$18–46
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
3h 24m
$39–74
Drive 98.9 mi
1. Drive from Richmond to Fairfaxcar 98.9 mi
1h 47m
$19–27
Fly, subway
1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 34m
$39–306
Bus via East Falls Church+Bay C #2
1. Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
2. Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main Stbus F50
3h 57m
$20–32

Richmond to Fairfax by bus and subway

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2h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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