There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) by bus, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 3m$13–36Subway
cheapest- 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 subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platformsubway R
1h 11m$4–6Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Silver Spring (Station)26.8 mi
40 minDrive 26.8 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station)car 26.8 mi
40 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station)taxi 26.8 mi
40 min$75–95
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) by bus and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) is to subway which costs $4 - $6 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station). However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Silver Spring (Station) is 36 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 3m and costs $12 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station), including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station) 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 (Station) 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 Silver Spring (Station) is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring (Station).
There are 1619+ hotels available in Silver Spring (Station).
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Silver Spring (Station), MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Silver Spring (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Silver Spring (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







