There are 5 ways to get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway R
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
1h 17m$4–5Subway, 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 (IAD)28.5 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Silver Spring to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to subway which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 17m.
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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
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 17m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 17m 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 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 273+ 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform in around 1h 17m.
Subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.







