There are 5 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or subway
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
3h 18m$20–34Drive 99 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfaxcar 99 mi
1h 49m$17–25Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 46m$63–99Bus, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Thbus
- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RIC - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 6m$59–436Bus via East Falls Church+Bay C
- Take the bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Avebus Charlotte
- Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main Stbus F50
3h 57m$18–46
Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax by foot, bus, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax station. However, there are services departing from Broad + Shafer and arriving at Washington Union Station via Richmond. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia Commonwealth University 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 4h 46m.
The distance between Virginia Commonwealth University and Fairfax is 127 miles. The road distance is 99.6 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax without a car is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $20 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax, including transfers.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax is to bus which takes 3h 18m and costs $20 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $100 and takes 4h 46m.
What companies run services between Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–430
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Th
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St to Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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Booking & Getting There
Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax.
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