There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tidal Basin by subway, bus, 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
1h 14m$2–3Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Loudoun Gateway station to VIRGINIA AVE & 21ST ST - State Deptbus 481 / ...
2h 6m$3–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Tidal Basin26.6 mi
35 minDrive 26.6 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tidal Basincar 26.6 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tidal Basintaxi 26.6 mi
35 min$75–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tidal Basin is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tidal Basin is to drive which takes 35 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 Tidal Basin is 29 miles. The road distance is 26.7 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tidal Basin without a car is to subway which takes 1h 14m 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 Tidal Basin 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 Tidal Basin 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 Tidal Basin is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Tidal Basin.
There are 1588+ hotels available in Tidal Basin.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Tidal Basin, 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
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Loudoun Gateway, Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 703-771-5665
- Website
- Loudoun County Transit
Bus from Loudoun Gateway station to VIRGINIA AVE & 21ST ST - State Dept
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Schedules at
- Loudoun County Transit
- Local & Metro
- $1–2
- Commuter
- $11
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Tidal Basin
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Tidal Basin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.