There are 3 ways to get from Fairfax to Newark by subway, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway O
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtraktrain Northeast Regional
3h 6m$47–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay Dbus F50
- Take the bus from Arlington to Newarkbus FlixBus 2601
4h 43m$18–27Drive 114.5 mi
- Drive from Fairfax to Newarkcar 114.5 mi
2h 7m$21–31
Fairfax to Newark by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairfax to Newark is to bus which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfax to Newark is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfax to Newark. However, there are services departing from University Dr+North St and arriving at Newark via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D and Arlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfax to Newark. However, there are services departing from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform and arriving at Newark Amtrak via New Carrollton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Fairfax and Newark is 114 miles. The road distance is 115.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfax to Newark without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 6m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Fairfax to Newark, including transfers.
Fairfax to Newark bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from University Dr+North St station.
Fairfax to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform station.
Fairfax to Newark bus services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at East Falls Church+Bay D station.
What companies run services between Fairfax, VA, USA and Newark, DE, USA?
You can take a bus from University Dr+North St to Newark via N Sycamore St At East Falls Church Station Bay D, N Moore St Sb At Rosslyn Station Bay A, and Arlington in around 4h 43m.
Subway from Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Newark Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from University Dr+North St to East Falls Church+Bay D
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Fairfax to Newark train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfax to Newark is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Fairfax to Newark.
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