There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
1h 13m$7–9Subway, line 75 bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from N Monroe St Sb @ 9Th St N Fs-Virginia Square Stati to S Randolph St Sb @ Campbell Ave Fsbus 75
1h 38m$3–5Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Tysons, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr to S Kenmore St+24 St Sbus A70
1h 26m$5–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Shirlington23 mi
38 minDrive 23 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlingtoncar 23 mi
38 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlingtontaxi 23 mi
38 min$65–85
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington is to subway and line 75 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Pentagon City, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Shirlington is 30 miles. The road distance is 23.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington without a car is to subway which takes 1h 13m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 13m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington 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 Shirlington train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington is 23 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Shirlington.
There are 1542+ hotels available in Shirlington.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Shirlington, VA, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 41 min.
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 Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Tysons, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 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 Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Dolley Madison Bl+International Dr to S Kenmore St+24 St S
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
- Phone
- +1 703-228-7433
- Website
- Arlington Transit
Bus from N Monroe St Sb @ 9Th St N Fs-Virginia Square Stati to S Randolph St Sb @ Campbell Ave Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Arlington Transit
- Seniors 65+, people with disabilities, students.
- $1
- Adults
- $2
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Shirlington
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
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 Shirlington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.