Rome2Rio

How to get fromSaint Paul to Fairfaxby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or train

Find Transport to Fairfax

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Saint Paul to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane MSP - DCA
    4h 36m
    $166–858

  2. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane MSP - BWI
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    5h 43m
    $146–866

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain train Floridian
    26h 22m
    $639–1,001

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    28h 14m
    $204–321

  5. Drive  1,074.5 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Fairfaxcar car 1,074.5 mi
    18h 43m
    $197–284

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane MSP - IAD
    4h 41m
    $176–1,108

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    33h 20m
    $521–865

Saint Paul to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$639Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Saint Paul to Fairfax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 952.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 26h 22m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There