There are 5 ways to get from Smithsonian Station 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
52 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Independence St Ave & 12Th St to Loudoun Gateway stationbus 884 / ...
1h 19m$3–14Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles-IAD28.3 mi
38 minDrive 28.3 mi
- Drive from Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 28.3 mi
38 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)taxi 28.3 mi
38 min$80–100
Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station. However, there are services departing from Independence St Ave & 12Th St and arriving at Loudoun Gateway station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
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 Station and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 27 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.
The best way to get from Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to subway which takes 52 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 Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Independence St Ave & 12Th St station.
Smithsonian Station 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 Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at Loudoun Gateway station.
What companies run services between Smithsonian Station, 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, Loudoun County Transit operates a bus from Independence St Ave & 12Th St to Loudoun Gateway station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $1–11 and the journey takes 1h 7m.
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
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Independence St Ave & 12Th St to Loudoun Gateway station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- 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 Smithsonian Station to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 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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More Questions & Answers
Smithsonian Station 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 Station to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Smithsonian Station 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 Station and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.