There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University by subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
1h 12m$7–9Drive 22.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American Universitycar 22.1 mi
34 min$4–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to American University22.1 mi
34 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American Universitytaxi 22.1 mi
34 min$65–80
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Tenleytown, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and American University is 31 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University without a car is to subway which takes 1h 12m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University is 22 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to American University.
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What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and American University, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 46 min.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to American University
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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