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Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Silver Spring and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
$5
Average price
Every 15 minutes
Frequency

Subway

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  1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway R
  2. Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway S
1h 17m
$4–5

Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train times

Trains run every 15 minutes between Silver Spring and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) at 5:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority5h 33m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 19m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 21m • 1 change

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 35.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?

You can take a subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 1h 17m.

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