There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring by subway, rideshare, car, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Glenmont, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 33m$27–34Subway, line 52 bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the subway from Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
- Take the bus from Rockville Station & Bay L to Old Vic Blvd & @17301bus 52
2h 53m$6–11Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sandy Spring35.4 mi
47 minDrive 35.4 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Springcar 35.4 mi
47 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Springtaxi 35.4 mi
47 min$100–130
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring is to subway and line 52 bus which costs $6 - $11 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Glenmont, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Sandy Spring is 47 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring without a car is to subway which takes 1h 33m and costs $27 - $35.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring 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 Sandy Spring train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring is 36 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Sandy Spring.
There are 243+ hotels available in Sandy Spring.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Sandy Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Sandy Spring via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Glenmont, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 33m.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform to Glenmont, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 49 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 Metro Center, Red Line Track 2 Platform to Rockville, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- montgomerycountymd.gov
Bus from Rockville Station & Bay L to Old Vic Blvd & @17301
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Schedules at
- montgomerycountymd.gov
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Sandy Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Sandy Spring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.