How to get from Fairfax to Union Station by bus and metro?

Fairfax to Union Station - Bus Schedule

The F61 bus from Fairfax to Union Station runs from 5:50 AM to 10:08 PM, with departures every 35-50 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 4 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Fairfax to Union Station by bus and metro

To get from Fairfax to Union Station in Washington, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 metro lines: 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 RED metro from Entrance B - 11th And G Sts. station to Union Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.25. The bus and metro schedule from Fairfax may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Union Station on the Moovit app.

64min$3.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - F61F61
Metro - ORANGE
Metro - RED
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
    Entrance B - 11th And G Sts.
    29 min
  • 7
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 8
    Ride to metro station Union Station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to Union Station

The distance between Fairfax, Washington and Union Station, Washington is approximately 20.25 mi, which can typically be traveled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to Union Station by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Fairfax to Union Station

To check the bus and metro schedule from Fairfax to Union Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Fairfax) and destination (Union Station), 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 Union Station?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line F61, Metro line ORANGE, Metro line RED.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Union Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 metro lines in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Fairfax to Union Station?

    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 2 metro lines till Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station near Union Station in Washington.

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Union Station in Washington by bus and metro is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Fairfax to get to Union Station?

    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 traveling between Fairfax and Union Station?

    Get off the bus at the Country Creek Rd+Vaden Dr station, which is closest to Union Station in Washington.

  • How much is the bus fare from Fairfax to Union Station?

    The ride from Fairfax to Union Station costs $3.25.

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