There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, bus via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platformsubway B
- Take the bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus P90
1h 46m$7–9Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from D St SW+6 St SW to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus C11
2h 7m$5–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to National Harbor33.7 mi
41 minDrive 33.7 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harborcar 33.7 mi
41 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbortaxi 33.7 mi
41 min$95–120Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Anacostia+Bay Ebus C51
- Take the bus from Anacostia+Bay G to St George Bl+Waterfront Stbus C11
2h 15m$14–36
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor is to subway and bus which costs $5 - $6 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at St George Bl+Waterfront St via Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE and Anacostia+Bay G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and National Harbor is 39 miles. The road distance is 33.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor without a car is to subway and bus via King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform which takes 1h 46m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to National Harbor.
There are 1325+ hotels available in National Harbor.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and National Harbor, MD, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to St George Bl+Waterfront St via Washington Union Station, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, and Anacostia+Bay G in around 2h 15m.
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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform to King St-Old Town, Yellow/Blue Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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 L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Bus from King St-Old Town+Bay J to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from D St SW+6 St SW to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE to Anacostia+Bay E
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Anacostia+Bay G to St George Bl+Waterfront St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $0
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to National Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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 National Harbor. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







