Great Falls travel guide
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You're Going to Love Great Falls
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.
Where to Eat in Great Falls
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois (332 Springvale Road) and Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls (1025 Seneca Rd) are great picks.
How to Get to Great Falls
Plane
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 32m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.
Car
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..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 175 miles and will cost you around $6. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 260 miles.