Traveling for an abortion
You have the RIGHT to travel for reproductive healthcare.
Abortion is legal in Virginia
Abortion funds may help cover travel and accomodation costs.
FCHC is conveniently located to airports
Traveling to Virginia for an abortion
Can you still travel out of state to get an abortion? Yes! It’s not against the law to travel for an out-of-state abortion, and a new federal rule helps keep patient information private—even if the patient traveled to receive care.
What you need to know if you'll be traveling
Falls Church Healthcare (“FCHC”) is conveniently located in Falls Church, Virginia.
- 15-20 minutes from Reagan and Dulles airports
- less than an hour from Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- half hour from Amtrak’s Union Station in Washington, DC
- DC metro has two stops in Falls Church, Virginia
We encourage patients to receive a procedural abortion so we can ensure success and give patients peace of mind before traveling home.
- All patients who are traveling will receive a post-procedure ultrasound so the doctor can confirm the success of the procedure.
- It is legal to travel for abortions from a ban state to Virginia where it is not banned. Call the Repro Legal Helpline with legal questions at 844-868-2812
- We can HELP patients with travel logistics and connect them to lodging and transportation support with nearby, pro-choice practical organizations.
- Our doctors can prescribe contraception to patients who live in other states.
We’re a member of the National Abortion Federation (NAF), a professional association of abortion providers, that offers benefits like access to quality assurance, technical assistance, training, and 24/7 security support, along with resources for continuing medical education and legal guidance.
