There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 15m$4–6Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
1h 59m$12–37Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles-IAD28.5 mi
43 minDrive 28.5 mi
- Drive from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 28.5 mi
43 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)taxi 28.5 mi
43 min$80–100
Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to subway which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). However, there are services departing from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Silver Spring and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 35 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to subway which takes 1h 15m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), including transfers.
Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform station.
Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
There are 249+ hotels available in Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
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 Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform in around 1h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Silver Spring and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







