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Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
Major contemporary art museum on Biscayne Bay, known for international exhibitions, striking architecture, and bayfront hanging gardens.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Fairfax, VA to Miami, FL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $131. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $131, and a flight costs an average of $74.
Distance: 918 miles (1478 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$131 Average price Cheapest | $218 Average price | $295 Average price | $218 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
29h 26m Average total duration 28h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 59m Average total duration 27h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Fairfax, VA to Miami, FL:
A train is $88 (€71) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fairfax, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $218 (€176).
A train is $164 (€133) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fairfax, VA to Miami, FL costing on average $295 (€238).
Other travel options to Miami, FL take longer:
Bus takes on average 27h 29m.
Train takes on average 28h 56m.
Tickets start at around $131 (€105) compared to roughly $218 (€176) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $87 (€70). The journey takes 28h 56m versus 15h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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Trains from Fairfax, VA to Miami, FL run on average 2 times per day, taking around 28h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $131 (€105) but you can travel from only $74 (€60) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:10, the last at 11:29. The fastest train covers the 918 miles (1478 km) distance in 31h 1m.
Distance 918 miles (1478 km) |
Average train duration 28h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 (€105) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 31h 1m |
First train 8:10 AM |
Last train 11:29 AM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 84 days |
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