There are 10 ways to get from Metuchen to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 11m$34–719Train via Trenton
cheapest- Take the train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Centertrain Nec
- Take the train from Trenton to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
6h 29m$30–289Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2609 / ...
7h 34m$49–85Drive 218.3 mi
- Drive from Metuchen to Fairfaxcar 218.3 mi
3h 58m$40–58Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway
- Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane EWR - DCA
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 50m$115–687Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane EWR - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 50m$215–500Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane JFK - DCA
4h 30m$115–743Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane LGA - DCA
4h 48m$110–827Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane LGA - IAD
4h 56m$230–1,130Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane JFK - IAD
4h 48m$65–366
Metuchen to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Fairfax is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Fairfax is to train and fly and subway which takes 3h 50m and costs $110 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at University Dr+Main St via New Brunswick, Washington Union Station and Vienna+Bay H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Metropark Amtrak Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Metuchen and Fairfax is 220 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $750.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Metuchen to Fairfax, including transfers.
Metuchen to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from New Brunswick station.
Metuchen to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Metropark Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Fairfax is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs $30 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $27–290 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 3h 40m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–650
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–800
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $27–290
- Business Class
- $85–340
Train from Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $24–270
- Business Class
- $80–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Metropark Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Trenton to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Metuchen to Newark Airport Railroad Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
Train from Metuchen to Trenton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–16
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–15
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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.
- $3–6
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from New Brunswick to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Metuchen to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Metuchen to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Fairfax is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Metuchen to Fairfax.
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