There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry by subway, train, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
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Subway, train
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 Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wbtrain
3h 13m$16–32Drive 39.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferrycar 39.8 mi
54 min$8–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Harpers Ferry39.8 mi
54 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferrytaxi 39.8 mi
54 min$90–110Line 391 bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Harmony Park and Ridebus 391
- Take the taxi from Harmony Park and Ride to Harpers Ferrytaxi
1h 49m$53–73
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and ROCKVILLE MARC wb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Harpers Ferry is 80 miles. The road distance is 40 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 13m and costs $16 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry 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 Harpers Ferry is 40 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry.
There are 101+ hotels available in Harpers Ferry.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Harpers Ferry, WV, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Harpers Ferry. However, you can take the subway to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, walk to Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform, take the subway to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, walk to ROCKVILLE MARC wb, then take the train to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Washington Dulles-IAD to Harpers Ferry on demand, and the journey takes 54 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
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–10
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from ROCKVILLE MARC wb to HARPERS FERRY W VA MARC wb
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay to Harmony Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Harpers Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $50–110
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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 Harpers Ferry. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.