There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center by subway, train, bus (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 train from Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
5h 27m$71–124Drive 111.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Centercar 111.6 mi
2h 31m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Stationbus 581
- Take the bus from Frederick Transit Center to Cumberland Amtrak Stationbus Bwi
6h 22m$61–102Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Rocket Center111.6 mi
2h 31m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) station to Rocket Center station. However, there are services departing from Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay and arriving at Cumberland Amtrak Station via Market St & Harrison St and Frederick Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Cumberland Amtrak Station via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Rockville Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Rocket Center is 182 miles. The road distance is 112.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center without a car is to subway and train which takes 5h 27m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, depart from Market St & Harrison St station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center 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 Rocket Center bus services, operated by Loudoun County Transit, arrive at Frederick Transit Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Rocket Center, WV, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rocket Center via Ashburn, Silver Line Center Platform, Ashburn Metro Station - South Bus Bay, Loudoun County Government Center, Market St & Harrison St, Frederick Transit Center, and Cumberland Amtrak Station in around 6h 22m.
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 Rockville Amtrak to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Market St & Harrison St to Frederick Transit Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Frederick Transit Center to Cumberland Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Rocket Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center 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 Rocket Center is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Rocket Center.
There are 25+ hotels available in Rocket Center.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Rocket Center. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.