There are 6 ways to get from Wilson to Fairfax by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Wilson to Alexandriatrain Carolinian / ...
5h 35m$137–210Drive 238.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wilson to Fairfaxcar 238.3 mi
4h 14m$44–63Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane RDU - DCA
5h 48m$587–1,255Train to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane RDU - IAD
5h 54m$87–425Bus to Wilmington International Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Stationbus
- Fly from Wilmington International Airport (ILM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane ILM - DCA
6h 10mTrain to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane RDU - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
6h 54m$217–322
Wilson to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wilson to Fairfax is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Wilson to Fairfax is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Wilson to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Wilson and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform and Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Wilson and Fairfax is 264 miles. The road distance is 239.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wilson to Fairfax without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Wilson to Fairfax, including transfers.
Wilson to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wilson station.
Wilson to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alexandria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wilson to Fairfax is 240 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Wilson to Fairfax.
There are 764+ hotels available in Fairfax.
What companies run services between Wilson, Wilson County, NC, USA and Fairfax, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Wilson to Alexandria twice daily. Tickets cost $130–210 and the journey takes 4h 42m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Wilmington International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wilson to Raleigh Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wilson to Wilmington Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
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