There are 5 ways to get from Dulles to Fairfax by subway, bus, taxi, 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
48 min$4–11Line 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 Dulles to Fairfaxtaxi 13.4 mi
24 min$30–40Drive 13.4 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Fairfaxcar 13.4 mi
24 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$5–9
Dulles to Fairfax by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Fairfax is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Fairfax is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Dulles 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 Dulles 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 48 min.
The distance between Dulles and Fairfax is 26 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Fairfax without a car is to subway which takes 48 min and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Dulles to Fairfax, including transfers.
Dulles to Fairfax bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Dulles to Fairfax train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Dulles to Fairfax bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Reston Town Center Metro Bay K station.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, 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 48 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.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–7
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
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- 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
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- 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
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–2
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from East Falls Church+Bay C to University Dr+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dulles 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 Dulles to Fairfax is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Dulles to Fairfax.
There are 1012+ hotels available in Fairfax.





