There are 2 ways to get from West Virginia to Fairfax by train (Amtrak) or car
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West Virginia to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
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The cheapest way to get from West Virginia to Fairfax is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from West Virginia to Fairfax is to drive which takes 5h 39m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct train from West Virginia station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Charleston 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 10h 49m.
The distance between West Virginia and Fairfax is 396 miles. The road distance is 320.5 miles.
The best way to get from West Virginia to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 10h 49m and costs $90 - $220.
It takes approximately 10h 49m to get from West Virginia to Fairfax, including transfers.
West Virginia to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Charleston Station.
West Virginia to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Virginia to Fairfax is 321 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from West Virginia to Fairfax.
There are 963+ hotels available in Fairfax.
What companies run services between West Virginia, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Charleston Station to Alexandria 3 times a week. Tickets cost $90–220 and the journey takes 9h 56m.
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charleston Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–220
- Website
- Amtrak
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