There are 6 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump by plane, bus, subway, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), rideshare, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Fly, line 50 bus, line 19 bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Transfer Station Bay L to Willow Lawn + Shelterbus
- Take the bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tractbus
3h 56m$40–304Drive 108 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pumpcar 108 mi
2h 13m$20–29Subway, train
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationtrain Palmetto / ...
3h 56m$56–103Bus via Richmond
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
5h 3m$27–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Short Pump108 mi
2h 13mBus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Washington Union Stationbus Piedmont Express / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 44m$46–69
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Broad & Pouncey Tract via Washington Union Station, 14th & Main, Transfer Station Bay L and Willow Lawn + Shelter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Short Pump is 124 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 56m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump 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 Short Pump bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Short Pump, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Broad & Pouncey Tract via Washington Union Station, Richmond, 14th & Main, Transfer Station Bay L, and Willow Lawn + Shelter in around 5h 3m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Transfer Station Bay L to Willow Lawn + Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
Bus from Willow Lawn + Shelter to Broad & Pouncey Tract
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–29
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Short Pump
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump 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 Short Pump is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Short Pump.
There are 314+ hotels available in Short Pump.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Short Pump. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















