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How to get from Fairfax Station to Washington by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Fairfax Station to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Burke Centre station to Alexandria station. Next, take the METRORAIL YELLOW LINE metro from King Street-Old Town station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min.

69min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
Leaves from Burke Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burke Centre
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alexandria
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    King Street-Old Town
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL YELLOW LINE
    Mount Vernon Square
  • 6
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL GREEN LINE

To get from Fairfax Station to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Burke Centre station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Leaves from Burke Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burke Centre
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fairfax Station to Washington

The distance between Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Washington, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 21.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fairfax Station to Washington by 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.

Public transit stations close to Fairfax Station

Fairfax Station is located at Fairfax Station, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is New Guinea Rd And Colony View Dr.

Train stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • Burke Centre

Bus stations close to Fairfax Station:

  • New Guinea Rd And Colony View Dr
  • New Guinea Rd+Colony View Dr
  • Guinea Rd And Falmead Rd W

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 metro and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL, METRORAIL RED LINE and METRORAIL GREEN LINE

To get from Fairfax Station to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 metro lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from Burke Centre station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the METRORAIL GREEN LINE metro from Gallery Place-Chinatown station to L'Enfant Plaza station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min.

82min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
Leaves from Burke Centre

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burke Centre
    0.73 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    New York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Union Station
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Gallery Place-Chinatown
    4 min
  • 7
    Metro - METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL GREEN LINE
    Branch Ave
  • 8
    Ride to metro station L'Enfant Plaza
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL YELLOW LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line METRORAIL GREEN LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

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

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Burke Centre station near Fairfax Station to New York station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till New York station near Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

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

    The total travel time between Fairfax Station and Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by train and metro is about 1 hr 9 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Burke Centre station near Fairfax Station in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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

    Get off the train at the New York station, which is closest to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • When is the first train from Fairfax Station to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The first train from Fairfax Station to Washington in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is Northeast Regional. It leaves the Burke Centre station at 6:45 AM.

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