There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
56 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Stationbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
1h 10m$10–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform28.1 mi
38 minDrive 28.1 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformcar 28.1 mi
38 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platformtaxi 28.1 mi
38 min$80–100
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform is to subway which costs $4 - $6 and takes 56 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dulles International Airport and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform without a car is to subway which takes 56 min and costs $4 - $6.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform 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 Union Station, Red Line Center Platform bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, DC, USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Megabus also services this route once daily.
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
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform 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 Union Station, Red Line Center Platform is 28 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
There are 1491+ hotels available in Union Station, Red Line Center Platform.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Union Station, Red Line Center Platform. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







