There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 48m$6–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Germantown36.2 mi
47 minDrive 36.2 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantowncar 36.2 mi
47 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantowntaxi 36.2 mi
47 min$80–100Subway, line 61 bus
- 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 subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ridebus 61
2h 23m$6–11
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown is to subway which costs $6 - $11 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Germantown is 53 miles. The road distance is 36.4 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown without a car is to subway which takes 1h 48m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown 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 Germantown 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 Germantown is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Germantown.
There are 120+ hotels available in Germantown.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Germantown, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Germantown Transit Center & Bay B via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform, and Shady Grove Station & Bay E in around 1h 48m.
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 Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 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 Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Shady Grove, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C to Germantown Rd & Germantown Marc Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Germantown
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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 Germantown. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





