There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PDX - DCA
7h 24m$227–659Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PDX - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
8h 22m$187–406Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Portland to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtraktrain Floridian
2d 16h$839–1,821Bus
- Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Stationbus
2d 21h$435–836Drive 2,764.4 mi
- Drive from Portland to Fairfaxcar 2,764.4 mi
45h 12m$505–729Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PDX - IAD
7h 26m$247–609
Portland to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portland to Fairfax is to fly which costs $220 - $700 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Portland to Fairfax is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $220 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Portland to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Portland Curbside Bus Stop and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Pasco Bus Stop, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station and King Street-Old Town+Bay B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Portland to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 16h.
The distance between Portland and Fairfax is 2385 miles. The road distance is 2780.5 miles.
The best way to get from Portland to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 2 days 16h and costs $800 - $1,900.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Portland to Fairfax, including transfers.
Portland to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portland Curbside Bus Stop station.
Portland to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.
The best way to get from Portland to Fairfax is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $220 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $800 - $1,900 and takes 2 days 16h, you could also bus, which costs $430 - $850 and takes 2 days 21h.
What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Alaska Airlines, Inc., Delta, and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Chicago Union Station, Rockville Amtrak, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 2d 16h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 8m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
Flights from Portland International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Portland International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Portland International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Portland International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Portland to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Rockville Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $210–460
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Pasco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pasco Bus Stop to Denver Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–310
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Portland to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Pasco Bus Stop station.
Fairfax is 3h ahead of Portland. It is currently 5:12 PM in Portland and 8:12 PM in Fairfax.
Portland to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portland to Fairfax is 2780 miles. It takes approximately 45h 12m to drive from Portland to Fairfax.
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