There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River by subway, bus, rideshare, or car
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Subway, bus
best- 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 7TH ST & D & E STS SW MID sb to Californiabus 715
3h 41m$39–55Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent Rivercar 87.5 mi
1h 57m$16–24Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Patuxent River87.5 mi
1h 57mBus
- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to VIRGINIA AVE & 21ST ST - State Deptbus 481 / ...
- Take the bus from 20TH ST & E ST NW nb to Californiabus 715
4h 52m$40–65Subway, bus via Hughesville
- 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 K ST & 17TH ST NW eb to Golden Beach Park & Ridebus 715 / ...
- Take the bus from Charlotte Hall Food Lion to MD 235 S. and Valley Dr.bus 4 / ...
5h 45m$40–51
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station to Patuxent River. However, there are services departing from Loudoun Gateway station and arriving at California via 20TH ST & E ST NW nb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Patuxent River is 94 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River without a car is to subway and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Loudoun Gateway station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at VIRGINIA AVE & 21ST ST - State Dept station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Patuxent River.
There are 41+ hotels available in Patuxent River.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Patuxent River, Saint Mary's County, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Patuxent River via Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platform, Loudoun Gateway station, VIRGINIA AVE & 21ST ST - State Dept, 20TH ST & E ST NW nb, and California in around 4h 52m.
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
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
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from 7TH ST & D & E STS SW MID sb to California
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from 20TH ST & E ST NW nb to California
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Bus from K ST & 17TH ST NW eb to Golden Beach Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Loudoun Gateway station to VIRGINIA AVE & 21ST ST - State Dept
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Phone
- +1 301-475-4200
- Website
- stmarysmd.com
Bus from Charlotte Hall Food Lion to MD 235 S. and Valley Dr.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- stmaryscountymd.gov
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Patuxent River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Patuxent River. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







