There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston by subway, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
34 min$2–3Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Ballston21.1 mi
27 minDrive 21.1 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballstoncar 21.1 mi
27 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballstontaxi 21.1 mi
27 min$60–75Line 952 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Wiehle Metro Bay Hbus 952
- Take the subway from Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
49 min$3–5
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston is to drive which takes 27 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Ballston is 21 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston without a car is to subway which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 34 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston 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 Ballston train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Ballston.
There are 1406+ hotels available in Ballston.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Ballston, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 34 min.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 Wiehle-Reston East, Silver Line Center Platform to Ballston, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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
- 703-339-7200
- [email protected]
- Website
- fairfaxconnector.com
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Wiehle Metro Bay H
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- http://www.fairfaxconnector.com
- Schedules at
- http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/routes/
- Seniors 65+, Disabled
- $1
- Adult
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Ballston
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Ballston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.