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How to get fromFairfax to Appalachian Trailby plane, taxi, bus, train, car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Appalachian Trail by plane, taxi, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA)planeIAD - ROA
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke-Airport-ROA to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    4h 9m
    $139–421

  2. Drive 232.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairfax to Appalachian Trailcar232.2 mi
    4h 58m
    $43–62

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from West Falls Church Metro to Alumni Mall at Squires Student CenterbusVirginia Breeze
    7h 5m
    $82–109

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to RoanoketrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Roanoke to Appalachian Trailtaxi
    7h 37m
    $128–417

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to RoanoketrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1busSwb
    9h 49m
    $74–350

  6. Bus via Roanoke

    1. Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Roanoke Bus StopbusGreyhound US0600
    2. Take the bus from 3rd St Station Slip D to Perry Street Slip 1busSwb
    11h 11m
    $89–151

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Roanoke Regional Airport-Woodrum Field (ROA) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Appalachian Trail, VA, USA?

Virginia Breeze operates a bus from West Falls Church Metro to Alumni Mall at Squires Student Center once daily. Tickets cost $40–50 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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