How to get from Fairfax Station to Capitol Heights by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Fairfax Station to Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Walk to Capitol Heights
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
    Addison Road
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Capitol Heights Metro Station
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Capitol Heights
    Walk to
    Capitol Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Fairfax Station to Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Walk to Capitol Heights
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
    Capitol Heights Metro Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Capitol Heights
    Walk to
    Capitol Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax Station to Capitol Heights

The distance between Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 28.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax Station to Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Capitol Heights is located at Capitol Heights, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Capitol Heights+Bus Bay D.

Metro stations close to Capitol Heights:

  • Capitol Heights Metro Station
  • Addison Road Metro Station
  • Benning Rd Metro Station

Bus stations close to Capitol Heights:

  • Capitol Heights+Bus Bay D
  • Capitol Hgts Station
  • E Capitol St+Southern Av

Related Routes

Alternative route by metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and METRORAIL BLUE LINE

To get from Fairfax Station to Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights Metro Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL BLUE LINE
Walk to Capitol Heights
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
    Capitol Heights Metro Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to Capitol Heights
    Walk to
    Capitol Heights
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE, Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL BLUE LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 metro lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fairfax Station to Capitol Heights 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 2 metro lines till New York station near Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax Station and Capitol Heights in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and metro is about 1 hr 37 min.

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

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

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