Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Fairfax

See all options

There are 11 ways to get from Stamford to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), or bus

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

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 50m
    $82–707

  2. Drive 278.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Stamford to Fairfaxcar car 278.4 mi
    5h 11m
    $51–74

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0240
    2. Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Vienna Metrobus bus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
    7h 2m
    $91–129

  4. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane LGA - DCA
    4h 39m
    $92–580

  5. Train, subway

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional / ...
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    6h 17m
    $88–172

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from White Plains Bus Station to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus 2605
    10h 21m
    $82–120

  7. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane EWR - DCA
    4h 41m
    $932–2,285

  8. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane LGA - IAD
    4h 53m
    $67–380

  9. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane EWR - IAD
    4h 45m
    $632–2,085

  10. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    1. Take the train from Stamford to Grand Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane JFK - DCA
    5h 7m
    $929–2,541

  11. Line 971 bus to Westchester County Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Take the bus from Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay A to South Broadway @ Main Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane plane HPN - DCA
    3. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 59m
    $99–663

Stamford to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Stamford to Fairfax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Stamford, CT, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Washington, Columbus Circle, 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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Vienna Metro via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Manhattan, NY in around 7h 2m.

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

More Questions & Answers