There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Station by subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
51 min$2–3Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Smithsonian Station26.7 mi
36 minDrive 26.7 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Stationcar 26.7 mi
36 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Stationtaxi 26.7 mi
36 min$75–95
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Station by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Station is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Station is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Smithsonian Station is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Station without a car is to subway which takes 51 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian 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 Smithsonian Station train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Station is 27 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Smithsonian Station.
There are 1384+ hotels available in Smithsonian Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Smithsonian Station, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 51 min.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Smithsonian, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Smithsonian Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Smithsonian Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





