There are 7 ways to get from Fairfax to Atlanta by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane DCA - ATL
3h 44m$137–1,309Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane BWI - ATL
4h 50m$47–394Bus via Washington Union Station
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2471 / ...
15h 35m$99–179Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Peachtree Stationtrain Crescent
15h 51m$162–362Drive 600.4 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Atlantacar 600.4 mi
11h 3m$110–159Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane IAD - ATL
3h 55m$117–398Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Springfield Bus Stop to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0670
20h 32m$104–177
Fairfax to Atlanta by bus, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Atlanta is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 20h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $130 - $1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Monument Dr Transit Center Bay D and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Alexandria and arriving at Peachtree Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.
The distance between Fairfax and Atlanta is 576 miles. The road distance is 603.9 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Atlanta without a car is to bus via Washington Union Station which takes 15h 35m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Fairfax to Atlanta, including transfers.
Fairfax to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Atlanta is to fly which takes 3h 44m and costs $130 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington Union Station, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 15h 35m, you could also train, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 15h 51m.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) hourly. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $95–150 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Greyhound USA also services this route 4 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–750
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–360
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Fairfax to Atlanta bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Fairfax to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Peachtree Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Atlanta is 604 miles. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Fairfax to Atlanta.
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