There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac 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
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 bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to River Rd+Counselman Rdbus M82
1h 49m$7–9Drive 23.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomaccar 23.1 mi
30 min$5–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Potomac23.1 mi
30 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomactaxi 23.1 mi
30 min$65–85
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac is to drive which takes 30 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Potomac is 40 miles. The road distance is 23.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 49m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac is 23 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac.
There are 1190+ hotels available in Potomac.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Potomac. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Potomac, Montgomery County, MD, USA?
There is no direct connection from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Potomac. 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 Friendship Heights, Red Line Center Platform, walk to Friendship Heights+Bay J, then take the bus to River Rd+Counselman Rd. Alternatively, Mozio operates a vehicle from Washington Dulles-IAD to Potomac on demand, and the journey takes 30 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
Bus from Friendship Heights+Bay J to River Rd+Counselman Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Potomac
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting to Milan from the airport, Getting to Rome from the airport, and Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.