There are 4 ways to get from Springfield, VA to Fairfax by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformBl
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center PlatformOr
58 min$3–9Line 401 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Dunn Loring Metro401
- Take the bus from Dunn Loring+Bay E to University Dr+Main StF50
2h 8m$4–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Springfield, VA to Fairfax11.8 mi
17 min$35–45Drive 11.8 mi
- Drive from Springfield, VA to Fairfax11.8 mi
17 min$3–4
Springfield, VA to Fairfax by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield, VA to Fairfax is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Springfield, VA to Fairfax is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield, VA to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E and arriving at University Dr+Main St via Dunn Loring+Bay E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield, VA to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Springfield, VA and Fairfax is 27 miles. The road distance is 11.8 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield, VA to Fairfax without a car is to subway which takes 58 min and costs $3 - $9.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Springfield, VA to Fairfax, including transfers.
Springfield, VA to Fairfax bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, depart from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E station.
Springfield, VA to Fairfax train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform station.
Springfield, VA to Fairfax bus services, operated by Fairfax Connector, arrive at Dunn Loring Metro station.
What companies run services between Springfield, VA, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
You can take a subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform in around 58 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to University Dr+Main St via Dunn Loring Metro and Dunn Loring+Bay E in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Franconia-Springfield, Blue Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 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.
- $4–6
Subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $1
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $1–3
- Phone
- 703-339-7200
- fairfaxconnector@fairfaxcounty.gov
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Franconia-Springfield Metro Bay E to Dunn Loring Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- fairfaxcounty.gov
- Senior 65+, Disabled
- $1–3
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Bus from Dunn Loring+Bay E to University Dr+Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- Standard fare
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-546-7900
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
Red Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 202-285-1632
- Website
- redcabdc.com
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Silver Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1-301-710-6283
- Website
- waldorftaxi.com
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
Reston Express
- Phone
- +1 703-402-1137
- Website
- restonexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield, VA to Fairfax train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield, VA to Fairfax is 12 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Springfield, VA to Fairfax.
There are 982+ hotels available in Fairfax.