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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Great Falls to see all of its attractions.

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 Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 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, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 270 miles.

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 Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 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, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Great Falls

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,585 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,936 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (513 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,588 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1029 reviews)
$139+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 753 reviews)
$143+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1992 reviews)
$94+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 671 reviews)
$111+
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3152 reviews)
$115+
Country Inn & Suites Washington Dulles Internation
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1266 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Great Falls

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Great Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Great Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.