There are 4 ways to get from Fairfax to Delaware by subway, train, car, plane, or bus
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway O
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
2h 27m$33–74Drive 126.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Wilmingtoncar 126.8 mi
2h 18m$24–34Fly, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Wilmingtontrain
4h 12m$84–626Bus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to Wilmingtontrain Northeast Regional
4h 23m$32–72
Fairfax to Delaware by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Delaware is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Delaware is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Delaware. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Wilmington via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Fairfax and Delaware is 125 miles. The road distance is 127.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Delaware without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 27m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Fairfax to Delaware, including transfers.
Fairfax to Delaware train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Delaware train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Delaware is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Fairfax to Delaware.
There are 301+ hotels available in Delaware.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Delaware, USA?
There is no direct connection from Fairfax to Delaware. However, you can take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, then take the train to Wilmington. Alternatively, you can drive from Fairfax to Wilmington in around 2h 18m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–600
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $15–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $15–240
- Business Class
- $65–280
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $3–200
- Business Class
- $40–230
Train from Alexandria to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–240
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $16–240
- Business Class
- $65–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $25–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $5–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
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