There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen by plane, bus (Amtrak), subway, train, rideshare, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Richmond International Airport
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
1h 32m$91–377Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allencar 102.5 mi
2h 2m$19–27Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 52m$54–99Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 52m$47–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Glen Allen102.5 mi
2h 2mFly to Charlottesville, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus
3h 45m$97–345Subway, bus, line 1 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 bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus
- Take the bus from Transfer Station Bay G to Brook & Technology Parkbus 1
5h 11m$31–55
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $90 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Glen Allen is 119 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $90 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Glen Allen, VA, USA?
United Airlines flies from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Glen Allen via Washington Union Station and Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station in around 3h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Transfer Station Bay G to Brook & Technology Park
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Glen Allen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Glen Allen.
There are 336+ hotels available in Glen Allen.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Glen Allen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.