How to get from Fairfax Station to Arlington by metro and train?

From Fairfax Station to Arlington by metro and train

To get from Fairfax Station to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Burke Centre station to Alexandria station. Next, take the METRORAIL BLUE LINE metro from King Street-Old Town station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min.

76min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from Burke Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burke Centre
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL BLUE LINE
    Addison Road
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fairfax Station to Arlington by metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Fairfax Station to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Burke Centre station to Alexandria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from Burke Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burke Centre
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    19 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax Station to Arlington

The distance between Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax Station to Arlington by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Fairfax Station

Fairfax Station is located at Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is New Guinea Rd And Colony View Dr.

Train stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • Burke Centre

Bus stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • New Guinea Rd And Colony View Dr
  • New Guinea Rd+Colony View Dr
  • Guinea Rd And Falmead Rd W

Public transit stations close to Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Arlington is located at Arlington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is N Moore St Sb at Rosslyn Station Bay E.

Metro stations close to Arlington:

  • Rosslyn Metro Station
  • Court House Metro Station
  • Arlington Cemetery Metrorail Station

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • N Moore St Sb at Rosslyn Station Bay E
  • N Moore St & Rosslyn Station Bus Ba
  • N Moore St+Rosslyn Bus Bay D

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fairfax Station to Arlington by metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL YELLOW LINE and METRORAIL SILVER LINE

To get from Fairfax Station to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Burke Centre station to Alexandria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from L'Enfant Plaza station to Rosslyn Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from Burke Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burke Centre
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    19 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rosslyn Metro Station
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax Station to Arlington?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfax Station to Arlington?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

  • Is there a direct train between Fairfax Station and Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fairfax Station to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Burke Centre station near Fairfax Station to New York station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till New York station near Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Fairfax Station to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and metro?

    The total travel time between Fairfax Station and Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and metro is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fairfax Station to get to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Burke Centre station near Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fairfax Station and Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the train at the New York station, which is closest to Arlington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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