There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, 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.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
47 min$4–6Line 952 bus, line 605 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Reston Town Center Metro Bay Kbus 952
- Take the bus from Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunset to Monument Dr Transit Center Bay Abus 605
1h 20m$2–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfaxtaxi 13.3 mi
23 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Fairfax13.3 mi
23 minDrive 13.3 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfaxcar 13.3 mi
23 min$3–4Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main Stbus F50
1h 52m$5–6
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Dulles International Airport and arriving at Monument Dr Transit Center Bay A via Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunset. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Fairfax is 26 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 47 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles International Airport to Monument Dr Transit Center Bay A via Reston Town Center Metro Bay K and Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunset in around 1h 20m.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Reston Town Center Metro Bay K
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Sunset Hills Rd @ 12021 Sunset to Monument Dr Transit Center Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Fairfax
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Fairfax.
There are 923+ hotels available in Fairfax.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Fairfax. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





