There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Beach to Fairfax by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or car
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
best- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2h 15m$120–566Drive 200.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Fairfaxcar 200.9 mi
3h 32m$34–48Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 53m$117–188Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2605
7h 39m$42–61Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2h 28m$110–476Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 20m$105–443
Virginia Beach to Fairfax by bus, tram, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Beach to Fairfax is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Beach to Fairfax is to fly and subway which takes 2h 15m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Beach to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at University Dr+Main St via King Street-Old Town+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Beach station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Newtown Road Station and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Norfolk, King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
The distance between Virginia Beach and Fairfax is 177 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Virginia Beach to Fairfax, including transfers.
Virginia Beach to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia Beach to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia Beach to Fairfax is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $65 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $110–180 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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 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 Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Virginia Beach to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Beach to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Beach to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Beach to Fairfax is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Virginia Beach to Fairfax.
There are 964+ hotels available in Fairfax.