There are 5 ways to get from Virginia to Fairfax by plane, subway, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, 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.
Fly from Norfolk International Airport, subway
best- 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 2m$64–316Drive 200.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Virginia Beach to Fairfaxcar 200.9 mi
3h 32m$37–53Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h 57m$40–63Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Norfolk to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 55m$77–148Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Stationbus
- 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
3h 59m$44–306
Virginia to Fairfax by bus and subway (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Virginia to Fairfax is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Virginia to Fairfax is to fly and subway which takes 2h 2m and costs $60 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Virginia to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Virginia Beach and arriving at University Dr+Main St via East Falls Church+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Virginia 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 55m.
The distance between Virginia and Fairfax is 191 miles. The road distance is 202.1 miles.
The best way to get from Virginia to Fairfax without a car is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Virginia to Fairfax, including transfers.
Virginia to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Virginia Beach station.
Virginia to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Norfolk station.
The best way to get from Virginia to Fairfax is to bus which takes 5h 57m and costs $40 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Virginia, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $70–140 and the journey takes 4h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- 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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Norfolk to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Virginia Beach to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Allison St Eastbound Station to Government Center Eastbound Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
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More Questions & Answers
Virginia to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Virginia to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Virginia to Fairfax is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Virginia to Fairfax.
There are 938+ hotels available in Fairfax.