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How to get fromWashington, DC to Fairfaxby subway, bus, taxi, car or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Washington, DC to Fairfax by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway R
    2. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    40 min
    $4–9

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Viennabus bus Ny2va
    2. Take the bus from Vienna+Bay H to University Dr+Main Stbus bus F50
    1h 32m
    $42–54

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Washington, DC to Fairfaxtaxi taxi 18.4 mi
    30 min
    $55–70

  4. Drive 18.4 mi

    1. Drive from Washington, DC to Fairfaxcar car 18.4 mi
    30 min
    $4–5

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway subway O
    2. Take the bus from Vienna+Bay H to University Dr+Main Stbus bus F50
    1h 29m
    $6–9

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Alexandriatrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from King Street-Old Town+Bay B to University Dr+Main Stbus bus F23
    1h 47m
    $5–7

Washington, DC to Fairfax by subway

Calendar670Weekly Subways
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?

You can take a subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to University Dr+Main St via Vienna+Bay H in around 1h 32m.

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