There are 3 ways to get from Baltimore to Fairfax by train, subway, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway O
1h 23m$4–203Drive 56 mi
- Drive from Baltimore to Fairfaxcar 56 mi
1h 3m$11–15Train, bus
- Take the train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+Main Stbus F23
3h 6m$10–207
Baltimore to Fairfax by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Baltimore to Fairfax is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Baltimore to Fairfax is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Baltimore station to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Baltimore Penn Station and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Baltimore and Fairfax is 58 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.
The best way to get from Baltimore to Fairfax without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 23m and costs $4 - $210.
It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Baltimore to Fairfax, including transfers.
Baltimore to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Baltimore to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baltimore to Fairfax is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Baltimore to Fairfax.
There are 873+ hotels available in Fairfax.
What companies run services between Baltimore, MD, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Baltimore to Fairfax. However, you can take the train to New Carrollton Amtrak Station, walk to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform, then take the subway to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform. Alternatively, you can drive from Baltimore to Fairfax in around 1h 3m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $4–200
- Business Class
- $45–230
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $50–240
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from Baltimore Penn Station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- 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
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
















