There are 3 ways to get from Dulles to Harpers Ferry by subway, train, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
3h 18m$13–29Drive 39.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dulles to Harpers Ferrycar 39.9 mi
54 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dulles to Harpers Ferrytaxi 39.9 mi
54 min$90–110
Dulles to Harpers Ferry by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Harpers Ferry is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform and ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Dulles and Harpers Ferry is 81 miles. The road distance is 40.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Harpers Ferry without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 18m and costs $13 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Dulles to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Dulles to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Dulles to Harpers Ferry train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dulles to Harpers Ferry is 40 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Dulles to Harpers Ferry.
There are 126+ hotels available in Harpers Ferry.
What companies run services between Dulles, VA, USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dulles to Harpers Ferry. However, you can take the subway to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform, take the subway to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, walk to ROCKVILLE MARC wb, then take the train to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb. Alternatively, you can drive from Dulles to Harpers Ferry in around 54 min.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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