There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring by subway, 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
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 Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 12m$4–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Silver Spring27.3 mi
41 minDrive 27.3 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Springcar 27.3 mi
41 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Springtaxi 27.3 mi
41 min$80–100
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring by subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring is to subway which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Silver Spring is 35 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring without a car is to subway which takes 1h 12m and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver 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 Silver 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 Silver Spring is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring.
There are 1586+ hotels available in Silver Spring.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform in around 1h 12m.
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 Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles (IAD) to Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Silver Spring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.