There are 9 ways to get from Summerville to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CHS - DCA
2h 45m$508–1,194Drive to Columbia, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Summerville to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CAE - IAD
3h 55m$81–420Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Palmetto / ...
11h 39m$276–429Bus
- Take the bus from Summerville to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 4m$104–152Drive 487.4 mi
- Drive from Summerville to Fairfaxcar 487.4 mi
8h 55m$89–129Fly Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane CHS - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2h 51m$153–554Fly Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane CHS - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 46m$498–1,301Drive to Columbia, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Drive from Summerville to Columbia-Airport-CAEcar
- Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane CAE - DCA
3h 49m$101–580Bus via Raleigh
- Take the bus from Summerville to Raleigh Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0645S
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
15h 19m$106–167
Summerville to Fairfax by bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Summerville to Fairfax is to drive which costs $85 - $130 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Summerville to Fairfax is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $500 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Summerville to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Summerville and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Fayetteville Bus Station and East Falls Church+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Summerville station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Charleston 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 11h 39m.
The distance between Summerville and Fairfax is 480 miles. The road distance is 490.3 miles.
The best way to get from Summerville to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs $270 - $430.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Summerville to Fairfax, including transfers.
Summerville to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Summerville station.
Summerville to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Summerville to Fairfax is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs $500 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $270 - $430 and takes 11h 39m, you could also bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 15h 4m.
What companies run services between Summerville, Dorchester County, SC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $270–420 and the journey takes 9h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Columbia to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Charleston International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Columbia to Washington Dulles International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $270–420
- Website
- Amtrak
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/Silver 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 Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Summerville to Fayetteville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Summerville to Raleigh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Summerville to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fayetteville Bus Station.
Summerville to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Summerville to Fairfax is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Summerville to Fairfax.
There are 750+ hotels available in Fairfax.