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

By bus and metro

To get from Fairfax to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the GOLD 2 bus from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct station to Vienna Metro North Bay E station. Next, take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Vienna Metro Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - GOLD 2GOLD 2
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 2
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay E
    ID 1004
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 6
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and metro via GOLD 1, GREEN 1 and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Fairfax to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the GOLD 1 bus from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb) station to Fairfax Blvd at Lion Run station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN 1 bus and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Vienna Metro Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
Bus - GREEN 1GREEN 1
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax Blvd at Lion Run
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREEN 1GREEN 1
    Wait for bus
    GREEN 1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay C
    ID 1001
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax to Washington

The distance between Fairfax, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 24.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax to Washington 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 Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Washington is located at Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw.

Metro stations close to Washington:

  • L'Enfant Plaza
  • Federal Center SW
  • Smithsonian Metrorail

Bus stations close to Washington:

  • D St Sw Between 6th And 7th St Sw
  • Virginia Av Sw+7 St SW
  • D Street And 7th Street SW

Alternative route by bus and metro via GOLD 1, GREEN 1 and METRORAIL ORANGE LINE

To get from Fairfax to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the GOLD 1 bus from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb) station to Fairfax Blvd at Lion Run station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN 1 bus and finally take the METRORAIL ORANGE LINE metro from Vienna Metro Station station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min.

117min
Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
Bus - GREEN 1GREEN 1
Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Jermantown Rd at Fair Haven Ct (Nb)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Fairfax
  • 2
    Bus - GOLD 1GOLD 1
    Wait for bus
    GOLD 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fairfax Blvd at Lion Run
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREEN 1GREEN 1
    Wait for bus
    GREEN 1
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Vienna Metro North Bay C
    ID 1001
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vienna Metro Station
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL ORANGE LINE
    New Carrollton
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line GOLD 2, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line GOLD 1, Bus line GREEN 1, Bus line METRORAIL ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Fairfax and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

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

    The GOLD 2 bus line goes from Vienna Metro North Bay E station near Fairfax to Vienna Metro Station station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Vienna Metro Station station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by bus and metro is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the GOLD 2 bus from the Vienna Metro North Bay E stop near Fairfax in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the bus at the Vienna Metro Station station, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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