How to get from Fairfax to The Birchmere by bus and metro?

From Fairfax to The Birchmere by bus and metro

To get from Fairfax to The Birchmere in Alexandria, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the F61 bus from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct station to Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE metro and finally take the A70 bus from Ballston Station + Bus Bay H station to S Glebe Rd+Mt Vernon Av station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $2.75. The bus and metro schedule from Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to The Birchmere on the Moovit app.

83min$2.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - F61F61
Metro - ORANGE
Bus - A70A70
Walk to The Birchmere
Leaves from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct
    ID 5001082
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - F61F61
    Wait for bus
    F61
    East To Ballston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr
    ID 5004671
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Metro - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for metro
    ORANGE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Ballston - Mu
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ballston Station + Bus Bay H
    ID 6001414
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - A70A70
    Wait for bus
    A70
    East To Potomac Yard
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Glebe Rd+Mt Vernon Av
    ID 6000060
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to The Birchmere
    Walk to
    The Birchmere
    800 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to The Birchmere

The distance between Fairfax, Alexandria and The Birchmere, Alexandria is approximately 18.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to The Birchmere by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Alexandria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Fairfax to The Birchmere

To check the bus and metro schedule from Fairfax to The Birchmere using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fairfax) and destination (The Birchmere), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fairfax to The Birchmere?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line F61, Metro line ORANGE, Bus line A70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and The Birchmere?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fairfax to The Birchmere?

    The F61 bus line goes from Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct station near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line till Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station near The Birchmere in Alexandria.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fairfax to The Birchmere by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and The Birchmere in Alexandria by bus and metro is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fairfax to get to The Birchmere?

    Get on the F61 bus from the Jermantown Rd+Fairhaven Ct stop near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Fairfax and The Birchmere?

    Get off the bus at the Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr stop, which is closest to The Birchmere in Alexandria.

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

    The ride from Fairfax to The Birchmere costs $2.75.

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