How to get from Penn Station to Fairfax by bus, metro and train?

From Penn Station to Fairfax by bus, metro and train

To get from Penn Station to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the PALMETTO train from Baltimore Penn Station station to New Carrollton Amtrak Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the GOLD 2 bus from Vienna Metro North Bay E station to Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Penn Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Fairfax on the Moovit app.

131min
Walk to train station
Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
Leaves from Baltimore Penn Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Baltimore Penn Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - PALMETTOPALMETTO
    Wait for train
    PALMETTO
    Washington
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    New Carrollton Amtrak Station
    ID NCR
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    New Carrollton
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    Vienna
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    55 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay E
    ID 1004
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 2
    Vienna Metro North Bay E
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct
    Ride to bus station
    Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Penn Station to Fairfax

The distance between Penn Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 61.57 mi, which can typically be traveled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Penn Station to Fairfax by bus, 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.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Penn Station to Fairfax

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Penn Station to Fairfax using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Penn Station) and destination (Fairfax), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Train line PALMETTO, Metro line ORANGE, Bus line GOLD 2.

  • Is there a direct train between Penn Station and Fairfax?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which train line goes from Penn Station to Fairfax?

    The PALMETTO train line goes from Baltimore Penn Station near Penn Station in Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till New Carrollton Amtrak Station near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How long does it take to travel from Penn Station to Fairfax by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Penn Station in Baltimore and Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train, metro and bus is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Penn Station to get to Fairfax?

    Get on the PALMETTO train from the Baltimore Penn Station near Penn Station in Baltimore.

  • Where do I get off the train when traveling between Penn Station and Fairfax?

    Get off the train at the New Carrollton Amtrak Station, which is closest to Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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