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

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There are 6 ways to get from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    3h 15m
    $23–51

  2. Drive 99 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfaxcar car 99 mi
    1h 49m
    $19–27

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 46m
    $38–79

  4. Bus, fly, subway

    1. Take the bus from Broad + Shafer to Broad + 9Thbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RIC - IAD
    3. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h
    $44–306

  5. Bus via East Falls Church+Bay C

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Arlingtonbus bus FlixBus 2605 / ...
    2. Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main Stbus bus F50
    5h 10m
    $21–34

  6. Bus, line 401 bus

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Springfieldbus bus Acb 1221
    2. Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Dunn Loring Metrobus bus 401
    6h 14m

Virginia Commonwealth University to Fairfax by foot, bus, and subway

Calendar214Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 126.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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