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How to get fromWashington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Southern Shoresby plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Southern Shores by plane, car, train, bus, taxi, or rideshare

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  1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane IAD - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Southern Shorescar car
    2h 50m
    $56–321

  2. Drive 269.3 mi

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    1. Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Southern Shorescar car 269.3 mi
    5h 11m
    $50–71

  3. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane DCA - ORF
    2. Drive from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Southern Shorescar car
    4h 55m
    $83–527

  4. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Drive from Norfolk to Southern Shorescar car
    8h 11m
    $82–165

  5. Bus, taxi via Washington

    1. Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Elizabeth City to Southern Shorestaxi taxi
    8h 51m
    $169–237

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Norfolkbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Norfolk to Elizabeth Citybus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Elizabeth City to Southern Shorestaxi taxi
    9h 15m
    $178–272

  7. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Southern Shoresrideshare rideshare 269.3 mi
    5h 11m

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 234.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Southern Shores, Dare County, NC, USA?

There is no direct connection from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Southern Shores. However, you can fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) then drive to Southern Shores. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform, take the subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria, walk to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) airport, fly to Norfolk International Airport (ORF), then drive to Southern Shores.

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