How to get from Fairfax County to Bristol by bus and metro?

From Fairfax County to Bristol by bus and metro

To get from Fairfax County to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 605 bus from Goverment Ctr P&R station to Reston Town Center Metro Bay L station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro and finally take the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Dulles Airport station to Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 24 min.

504min
Bus - 605605
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Goverment Ctr P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax County
  • 2
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    605 Reston - Town Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reston Town Center Metro Bay L
    ID 6723
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Reston Town Center Metrorail Station
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Ashburn
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dulles Airport
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Bristol, Va
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5
    395 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    2.04 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Fairfax County to Bristol by bus and metro via 621, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and VIRGINIA BREEZE

To get from Fairfax County to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 621 bus from Goverment Ctr P&R station to Vienna Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from West Falls Church Metro station to Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 57 min.

537min
Bus - 621621
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Goverment Ctr P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax County
  • 2
    Bus - 621621
    Wait for bus
    621
    621 Gov'T Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vienna Metro
    ID 3913
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    West Falls Church-Vt
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Falls Church Metro
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Bristol, Va
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5
    430 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    2.04 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax County to Bristol

The distance between Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Bristol, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 387.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 504 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax County to Bristol by bus and metro, 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 County

Fairfax County is located at Fairfax County, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Fairfax Government Center.

Bus stations close to Fairfax County:

  • Fairfax Government Center
  • Post Forest Dr And Random Hills
  • Government Center Pkwy And Forum Dr W

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

Bristol is located at Bristol, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Oakview Ave & Clinton Ave.

Bus stations close to Bristol:

  • Oakview Ave & Clinton Ave
  • E Valley Dr & Texas Ave
  • Lee Hwy @ Country Boy Market

Related Routes

Alternative route from Fairfax County to Bristol by bus and metro via 621, METRORAIL ORANGE LINE and VIRGINIA BREEZE

To get from Fairfax County to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 621 bus from Goverment Ctr P&R station to Vienna Metro station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from West Falls Church Metro station to Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 8 hr 57 min.

537min
Bus - 621621
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Walk to Bristol
Leaves from Goverment Ctr P&R

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax County
  • 2
    Bus - 621621
    Wait for bus
    621
    621 Gov'T Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vienna Metro
    ID 3913
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    West Falls Church-Vt
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Falls Church Metro
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Bristol, Va
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park And Ride Lot at I-81 Exit 5
    430 min
  • 10
    Walk to Bristol
    Walk to
    Bristol
    2.04 mi • 42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax County to Bristol?

    The fastest way takes 504 minutes, using Bus line 605, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfax County to Bristol?

    The alternative route takes 537 minutes, using Bus line 621, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax County and Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 8 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fairfax County to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The 605 bus line goes from 605 Reston - Town Ctr station near Fairfax County to Reston Town Center Metro Bay L station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Reston Town Center Metro Bay L station near Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Fairfax County to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Fairfax County and Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 8 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fairfax County to get to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the 605 bus from the 605 Reston - Town Ctr stop near Fairfax County in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fairfax County and Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Reston Town Center Metro Bay L stop, which is closest to Bristol in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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