How to get from Fairfax to Chester by bus and metro?

By bus and metro

To get from Fairfax to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 1C bus from Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd station to Dunn Loring+Bus Bay E station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro and finally take the 220 bus from 23rd St & I St NW Nb station to Kent Narrows P & R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $8.90.

254min$8.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1C1C
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd
    ID 5001051
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    East To Dunn Loring Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dunn Loring+Bus Bay E
    ID 5004799
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Dunn Loring Merrifield Metro Station
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Foggy Bottom Gwu Kennedy Center Metro Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    23rd St & I St NW Nb
    ID 11643
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    110 min
  • 10
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.66 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Fairfax to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1C bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 699 bus and finally take the 220 bus from C St & 21 St Nw Fs Eb station to Kent Narrows P & R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

380min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1C1C
Bus - 699699
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
    ID 5004679
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    West To Fair Oaks Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Downtown D.C.
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Ave & 19th St Nw
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    C St & 21 St Nw Fs Eb
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    114 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.66 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to Chester

The distance between Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Chester, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 73.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 254 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to Chester 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

Fairfax is located at Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Jermantown Rd at Kutner Park (Sb).

Bus stations close to Fairfax:

  • Jermantown Rd at Kutner Park (Sb)
  • Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
  • Jermantown Rd at Comfort Inn (Nb)

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

Chester is located at Chester, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester).

Bus stations close to Chester:

  • Kent Towne Dollar Tree (Chester)

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Fairfax to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 1C bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl station to Goverment Ctr P&R station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 699 bus and finally take the 220 bus from C St & 21 St Nw Fs Eb station to Kent Narrows P & R station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

380min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1C1C
Bus - 699699
Bus - 220220
Walk to Chester
Leaves from Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jermantown Rd+Fairfax Bl
    ID 5004679
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1C1C
    Wait for bus
    1C
    West To Fair Oaks Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Goverment Ctr P&R
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 699699
    Wait for bus
    699
    699 Downtown D.C.
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Virginia Ave & 19th St Nw
    45 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    C St & 21 St Nw Fs Eb
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 220220
    Wait for bus
    220
    220/13 Kent Island
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kent Narrows P & R
    ID 12496
    114 min
  • 9
    Walk to Chester
    Walk to
    Chester
    1.66 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to Chester?

    The fastest way takes 254 minutes, using Bus line 1C, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE, Bus line 220.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fairfax to Chester?

    The alternative route takes 380 minutes, using Bus line 1C, Bus line 699, Bus line 220.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Chester 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 4 hr 14 min.

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

    The 1C bus line goes from Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd station near Fairfax to East To Dunn Loring Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till East To Dunn Loring Station station near Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax and Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 4 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 1C bus from the Fairfax Bl+Jermantown Rd stop near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the East To Dunn Loring Station stop, which is closest to Chester in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total bus and metro fare from Fairfax to Chester?

    The ride from Fairfax to Chester costs $8.90.

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