There are 6 ways to get from Fairfax to Exton by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street StationNortheast Regional
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton AmtrakKeystone Service
4h 28m$34–673Drive 141 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfax to Exton141 mi
2h 49m$26–38Bus, train via East Falls Church+Bay D
- Take the bus from Union Station to PhiladelphiaWashington
- Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to ExtonPao
8h 41mFly Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster, taxi
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)IAD - LNS
- Take the taxi from Lancaster (LNS) to Exton
3h 56m$239–651Bus, train
- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to King Street-Old Town+Bay BF23
- Take the train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
6h 25m$33–316Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)DCA - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
5h$96–672
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 49m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Exton is to drive which takes 2h 49m 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 28m.
The distance between Fairfax and Exton is 178 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 28m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Fairfax to Exton, including transfers.
Fairfax to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Washington Union Station.
Fairfax to Exton train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Exton is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Fairfax to Exton.
There are 122+ 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 28m.
- Website
- iflysouthern.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–250
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $18–250
- Business Class
- $70–300
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $19–260
- Business Class
- $70–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $30–470
- First Class
- $150–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Exton Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Alexandria to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Train from Gray 30th St Station to Exton
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://www.septa.org/schedules
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Union Station to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $20–50
- 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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