George Mason University

The closest major airport is Washington Dulles International Airport, commonly known as IAD or KIAD, located in Washington, DC, at a driving distance of 10 miles from the city center of Fairfax, VA, which can be made in approximately 30 minutes.

Getting around in Fairfax, VA

Fairfax is accessible from Washington, DC, from I-66 East, by simply taking Exit 60 to route 123 south. The CUE buses will take you directly to George Mason University campus, being a transportation service offered by a partnership between the city of Fairfax and George Mason University management.

The Metro Bus offers their services throughout the entire area of Washington, DC, as well as in suburban Maryland and suburban Northern Virginia. However, people say that the best way to get around in Fairfax is by car, because this way you have unlimited access to all the attractions in Fairfax at any hour you please, and you won't have to worry about getting the bus number right.

How to get to George Mason University?

Easy! Just follow the driving directions listed below!

From Washington Dulles International Airport:Exit the airport and follow the signs to Washington DC North and to George Washington Parkway North, and then proceed to I-395. Once you get on G. W. Parkway, remain on the middle lane, in order to enter I-395 south, to Richmond. Move 3 lanes left to remain on I-395 south. Exit I-395 at I-495 North (exit 1D), to Tysons Corner. Take the exit 54 (Braddock Road West), and take the westbound fork. Follow Braddock Road West for approximately 6 miles. Make a right at Roanoke River Road. Bear right at the fork in the road. Make a left on Mason Pond Drive. You will be able to find available parking in the Parking Deck, which is the last building on the right. The information kiosk is situated outside the 3rd level of the deck.