There are 7 ways to get from Williamsburg to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, plane, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
4h 19m$51–105Drive 145.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Williamsburg to Fairfaxcar 145.5 mi
2h 31m$27–39Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlingtonbus FlixBus N2601
5h 2m$28–43Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ORF - DCA
3h 52m$88–488Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ORF - IAD
3h 58m$68–348Train to Richmond International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain
- 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 40m$59–367Bus to Norfolk International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Take the bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolkbus
- Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ORF - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
5h 3m$78–405
Williamsburg to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Williamsburg to Fairfax is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Williamsburg to Fairfax is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Williamsburg to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg Bus Stop and arriving at University Dr+Main St via N Moore St Sb At Rosslyn Station Bay A and East Falls Church+Bay C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Williamsburg station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Williamsburg 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 19m.
The distance between Williamsburg and Fairfax is 177 miles. The road distance is 146.4 miles.
The best way to get from Williamsburg to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Williamsburg to Fairfax, including transfers.
Williamsburg to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Williamsburg Bus Stop station.
Williamsburg to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Williamsburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Williamsburg to Fairfax is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Williamsburg, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 3h 26m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington once daily. Tickets cost $23–40 and the journey takes 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Williamsburg Amtrak Station to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- 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
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 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
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Williamsburg Bus Stop to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Williamsburg to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Arlington station.
Williamsburg to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Williamsburg to Fairfax is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Williamsburg to Fairfax.
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