There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont by plane, train, subway, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane IAD - PHL
- Take the train from Penn Medicine Station to Claymont Transit Centertrain
3h 20m$952–1,185Drive 137.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymontcar 137.7 mi
2h 32m$26–37Subway, train via Washington
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Wilmingtontrain Carolinian / ...
3h 39m$31–659Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
5h 1m$28–71Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Claymont137.7 mi
2h 32mSubway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmingtontrain Palmetto / ...
4h 17m$34–71
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Philadelphia Pk @ Governor Printz via Washington Union Station and Wilmington Tc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Claymont Transit Center via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Washington Union Station and Wilmington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Claymont is 159 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont without a car is to subway and train via Washington which takes 3h 39m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont 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 Claymont bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Claymont, DE, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Philadelphia Pk @ Governor Printz via Washington Union Station, Wilmington Bus Station, and Wilmington Tc in around 5h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Train from Penn Medicine Station to Claymont Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Carrollton Amtrak Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Wilmington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $24–460
- First Class
- $140–650
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Wilmington Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Claymont
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont 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 Claymont is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Claymont.
There are 170+ hotels available in Claymont.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Claymont. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.