There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to Exton by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Acela
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain Keystone Service
4h 11m$52–113Drive 141 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Extoncar 141 mi
2h 50m$26–38Bus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay Bbus F23
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtraktrain
6h 26m$50–114
Fairfax to Exton by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Exton is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Exton. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Exton Amtrak via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Fairfax and Exton is 176 miles. The road distance is 141.8 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Exton without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Fairfax to Exton, including transfers.
Fairfax to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Exton is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Fairfax to Exton.
There are 126+ hotels available in Exton.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Exton, PA, USA?
You can take a subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to Exton Amtrak via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station, and 30th Street Station in around 4h 11m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay B
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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