There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
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Fly, train
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain
3h 10m$75–323Drive 134.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Stauntoncar 134.9 mi
2h 38m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Centerbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
- Take the bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis Stbus BRCC South / ...
4h 23m$26–30Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Stationtrain Cardinal
5h 41m$49–101Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Staunton134.9 mi
2h 38m
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton is to bus which costs $25 - $31 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton. However, there are services departing from Dulles International Airport and arriving at Staunton Hub / Lewis St via JMU Godwin Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Staunton Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Staunton is 127 miles. The road distance is 135.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $25 - $31.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $25 - $31. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 5h 41m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Staunton, VA, USA?
You can take a bus from Dulles International Airport to Staunton Hub / Lewis St via Goodwin Transit Center and JMU Godwin Transit Center in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Staunton Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–95
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Goodwin Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–30
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1 540-943-9302
- Website
- BRITE Bus
Bus from JMU Godwin Transit Center to Staunton Hub / Lewis St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- BRITE Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Staunton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Goodwin Transit Center station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Staunton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Staunton.
There are 52+ hotels available in Staunton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Staunton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



