There are 6 ways to get from Atlanta to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, 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.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ATL - DCA
3h 42m$136–812Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane ATL - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 50m$86–502Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Peachtree Station to Alexandriatrain Crescent
14h 43m$144–325Bus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 12m$114–250Drive 600.8 mi
- Drive from Atlanta to Fairfaxcar 600.8 mi
11h 1m$110–159Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane ATL - IAD
3h 51m$306–564
Atlanta to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atlanta to Fairfax is to drive which costs $110 - $160 and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Atlanta to Fairfax is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $130 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Atlanta station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Atlanta Bus Station and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Washington Union Station and Vienna+Bay H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Atlanta station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Peachtree 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 14h 43m.
The distance between Atlanta and Fairfax is 576 miles. The road distance is 604.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 14h 43m and costs $140 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Atlanta to Fairfax, including transfers.
Atlanta to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Atlanta Bus Station.
Atlanta to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Peachtree Station.
The best way to get from Atlanta to Fairfax is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs $130 - $850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $330 and takes 14h 43m, you could also bus, which costs $110 - $250 and takes 15h 12m.
What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Peachtree Station to Alexandria once daily. Tickets cost $140–320 and the journey takes 13h 50m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–340
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Peachtree Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–320
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Atlanta to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Atlanta to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atlanta to Fairfax is 604 miles. It takes approximately 11h 1m to drive from Atlanta to Fairfax.
There are 1019+ hotels available in Fairfax.