There are 5 ways to get from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
55 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Flybus Washington
1h 12m$10–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles-IAD28.8 mi
39 minDrive 28.8 mi
- Drive from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 28.8 mi
39 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)taxi 28.8 mi
39 min$85–100
Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Dulles - Kiss & Fly. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Smithsonian Institution and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 28 miles. The road distance is 29 miles.
The best way to get from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to subway which takes 55 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Washington Union Station.
Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
What companies run services between Smithsonian Institution, DC, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, Megabus operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles - Kiss & Fly once daily. Tickets cost $10–35 and the journey takes 45 min.
Subway from Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $85–100
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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More Questions & Answers
Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Smithsonian Institution to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
There are 241+ hotels available in Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Smithsonian Institution and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.