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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m 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 $9 for a journey of 265 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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m 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 $9 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Great Falls

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (185 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

The Watermark Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 270 reviews)
$196+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1028 reviews)
$138+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1987 reviews)
$93+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 673 reviews)
$112+
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3142 reviews)
$116+
Country Inn & Suites Washington Dulles Internation
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1264 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.