There are 6 ways to get from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by bus, subway, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29 to 13TH ST & H ST NW sbbus 315
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 38m$4–5Train, subway
- Take the train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Stationtrain Commuter Rail
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
2h 57m$6–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles-IAD51.7 mi
1h 6mDrive 51.7 mi
- Drive from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 51.7 mi
1h 6m$10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)taxi 51.7 mi
1h 6m$140–180Bus
- Take the bus from Long Gate P&R to 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nbbus 345
- Take the bus from 19Th St & H St to Loudoun Gateway stationbus 884 / ...
3h 24m$5–16
Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to bus and subway which costs $4 - $5 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station. However, there are services departing from Long Gate P&R and arriving at Loudoun Gateway station via 19Th St & H St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). However, there are services departing from West Baltimore and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Ellicott City and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 62 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.
The best way to get from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 38m and costs $4 - $5.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), including transfers.
Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, depart from Long Gate P&R station.
Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from West Baltimore station.
Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Maryland Transit, arrive at 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb station.
What companies run services between Ellicott City, MD, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?
You can take a bus from Long Gate P&R to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb, 19Th St & H St, Loudoun Gateway station, and Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platform in around 3h 24m.
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 50 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 New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from West Baltimore to New Carrollton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Lotte Plaza Us 40 & Us 29 to 13TH ST & H ST NW sb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from Long Gate P&R to 18TH ST & PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW nb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from 19Th St & H St to Loudoun Gateway station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $140–180
County Cab
- Phone
- +1 443-575-4110
- Website
- countycabmd.com
Diamond Cab Taxi
- Phone
- +1 410-947-3333
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More Questions & Answers
Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Carrollton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Ellicott City to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
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