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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Fairfaxby train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Fairfax by train, subway, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

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    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to New Carrollton Amtrak StationtrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center PlatformsubwayO
    2h 32m
    $19–251

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD MetrorailbusGreyhound US0325S
    7h 8m
    $35–52

  3. Drive 154 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Fairfaxcar154 mi
    2h 52m
    $29–41

  4. Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)planePHL - DCA
    2. Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
    3h 13m
    $86–585

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to AlexandriatrainNortheast Regional
    2. Take the bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+Main StbusF23
    4h 19m
    $23–311

  6. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)planePHL - IAD
    2. Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
    3h 37m
    $275–664

Philadelphia to Fairfax by train and subway

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Philadelphia to College Park U of MD Metrorail once daily. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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