What is the cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Boston is to bus via New York which costs $70 - $130 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $85 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Boston. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Boston via Vienna Metro and New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Fairfax and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Boston. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Boston via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Fairfax to Boston?

The distance between Fairfax and Boston is 417 miles. The road distance is 453.2 miles.

How do I travel from Fairfax to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Boston without a car is to train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station which takes 8h 22m and costs $130 - $290.

How long does it take to get from Fairfax to Boston?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Fairfax to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Boston bus from?

Fairfax to Boston bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Vienna Metro station.

Where do I catch the Fairfax to Boston train from?

Fairfax to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.

Train, bus or fly from Fairfax to Boston?

The best way to get from Fairfax to Boston is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs $85 - $650. Alternatively, you can train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 8h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Fairfax to Boston bus arrive?

Fairfax to Boston bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.

Where does the Fairfax to Boston train arrive?

Fairfax to Boston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Fairfax to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Boston is 453 miles. It takes approximately 8h 22m to drive from Fairfax to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Boston.

Fairfax to Boston - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Fairfax to Boston by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), 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
1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
3h 9m
$89–608
Bus via New York
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna to New York, NYbus Virginia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to South Stationbus New York
10h 33m
$72–127
Train via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 22m
$134–289
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Metro to Manhattan, NYbus Vienna/Fairfax-Manhattan
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Bostonbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
10h 31m
$85–122
Drive 450.6 mi
1. Drive from Fairfax to Bostoncar 450.6 mi
8h 22m
$83–119
Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport
1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
3h 33m
$254–561
Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
1. Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
4h 11m
$74–356
Train (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from Alexandria to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
14h 50m
$132–292

Fairfax to Boston by subway and train (Amtrak)

103Weekly Services

8h 22mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Fairfax to Boston.

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Distance: 414.7 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

American Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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