With a population of 15,427, Great Falls is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Great Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 30m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 53m trip.
Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 45 miles and will cost you around $12. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 170 miles.