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Getting around
in Fairfax.

Use fare-free CUE service, plan a Metro connection and check the final walking route into Old Town.

Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.

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CUE bus routes

Your options

Ride fare-free city buses connecting neighborhoods, Old Town, George Mason University and Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro. Green and Gold routes offer a practical alternative to driving between several guide destinations.

Plan the connection

Choose the route number and direction, not only the color. Use the live tracker and current schedule for your stop; weekday, weekend and holiday service differ, and approximate system hours are not an individual departure time.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro

Vienna Fairfax-GMU Metro, 9550 Saintsbury Drive, Fairfax VA

Your options

Use the Orange Line as a regional connection, then continue by CUE, another bus or an onward ride. The station is outside Old Town, so the rail stop alone does not complete a city-center trip.

Plan the connection

Plan the onward connection in both directions, especially after an evening event. Check current service and station access before departure, and do not mistake the university name for a station on the campus.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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City trail maps

Your options

Connect parks and neighborhoods on foot or by bicycle using the city’s official maps. A mapped route helps you choose a useful final leg instead of relying on a straight-line distance.

Plan the connection

Compare paved and unpaved segments with your group’s needs and follow current closures on site. An older undated bridge-work notice appears on the map page; it is not sufficient evidence that the same closure remains in effect.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Old Town public parking

Your options

Use the city’s public-parking map to choose an arrival point for restaurants, the square or a walking tour. Parking once can simplify an outing across several nearby destinations.

Plan the connection

Read the posted time limits and restrictions at the actual lot or street. Residential permit districts are separate from visitor parking, and a nearby private lot is not automatically included in the public-parking map.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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Accessible CUE travel

Your options

Use CUE’s rider information to plan a trip involving wheelchair access or other mobility needs. The city also points eligible residents toward specialized transportation resources.

Plan the connection

Review the accessibility section or contact CUE before a first trip when you need assistance. Specialized services have their own eligibility process; ordinary fare-free bus service and an approved paratransit ride are different arrangements.

Sources checked 2026-10-19.

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