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Longwood Gardens to Fairfax

Updated: March 14, 2024 06:32 AM
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Longwood Gardens to Fairfax

Language

The official language of both Longwood Gardens and Fairfax is English.

Currency

The official currency of both Longwood Gardens and Fairfax is the US dollar ($).

Distance

The distance between Longwood Gardens and Fairfax is approximately 25 miles.

How to Reach

There are several ways to reach Fairfax from Longwood Gardens:

  • By car: The drive takes about 45 minutes.
  • By train: Take the SEPTA R3 train from Malvern station to 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. From there, transfer to the Amtrak Northeast Regional train to Fairfax Station. The total trip takes about 2 hours.
  • By bus: Take the SEPTA Route 104 bus from Longwood Gardens to 69th Street Transportation Center. From there, transfer to the SEPTA Route 123 bus to Fairfax. The total trip takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.

Expenses

The cost of your trip will vary depending on how you choose to travel. Here is a breakdown of the estimated costs:

  • By car: Gas and tolls will cost around $15.
  • By train: A round-trip ticket will cost around $30.
  • By bus: A round-trip ticket will cost around $20.

Best time to go

The best time to visit Fairfax is during the spring or fall, when the weather is mild. Summers can be hot and humid, while winters can be cold and snowy.

What to Eat

Fairfax has a variety of restaurants to choose from, including:

  • The Melting Pot: A fondue restaurant with a variety of cheese, chocolate, and meat fondues.
  • Clyde's of Tysons Corner: An American restaurant with a large menu of steaks, seafood, and salads.
  • Ruth's Chris Steak House: A steakhouse with a variety of cuts of steak, as well as seafood and other dishes.

Where to Go

In addition to Longwood Gardens, there are several other places to visit in Fairfax, including:

  • The National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center: A museum with a large collection of aircraft and spacecraft, including the Space Shuttle Discovery.
  • The Smithsonian National Museum of American History: A museum with a large collection of artifacts from American history, including the Star-Spangled Banner.
  • Mount Vernon: The home of George Washington, the first president of the United States.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about traveling from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax:

  • Is there a direct train from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax? No, there is no direct train from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax. You will need to transfer at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.
  • Is there a direct bus from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax? No, there is no direct bus from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax. You will need to transfer at 69th Street Transportation Center.
  • How long does it take to get from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax by car? The drive takes about 45 minutes.
  • How much does it cost to get from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax by train? A round-trip ticket will cost around $30.
  • How much does it cost to get from Longwood Gardens to Fairfax by bus? A round-trip ticket will cost around $20.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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