There are 9 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University by plane, bus, subway, train (Amtrak), rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Richmond International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Richmond International Airport (RIC)plane IAD - RIC
- Take the bus from Broad + 9Th to Broad & Shaferbus
2h 20m$41–312Subway, bus via Washington
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh Stbus New York
3h 45m$15–46Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 50m$34–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Virginia Commonwealth University109.5 mi
2h 8mDrive 109.5 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth Universitycar 109.5 mi
2h 8m$20–29Fly to Charlottesville, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Charlottesville (CHO)plane IAD - CHO
- Take the bus from Charlottesville to Richmondbus
3h 56m$74–317Fly to Norfolk International Airport, bus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
- Take the bus from Norfolk to Richmondbus
4h 29m$74–347Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Stationbus Lynchburg
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Richmondbus Greyhound US0700 / ...
3h 47m$27–68Subway, bus
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
- Take the bus from Arlington to Richmondbus FlixBus N2601 / ...
4h 3m$18–30
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University by subway, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University is to subway and bus which costs $18 - $30 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University. However, there are services departing from Dulles - Kiss & Fly and arriving at Broad & Shafer via Washington Union Station and Main + 15Th. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station via Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Track 2 Platform and Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Virginia Commonwealth University is 111 miles. The road distance is 110.1 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University without a car is to subway and bus via Washington which takes 3h 45m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Megabus, depart from Dulles - Kiss & Fly station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $70 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Virginia Commonwealth University, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $30–75 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Virginia Commonwealth University via Washington Union Station, Richmond, Main + 15Th, and Broad & Shafer in around 3h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Richmond International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Potomac Ave, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 59 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 Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- (804) 358-4782
- [email protected]
- Website
- ridegrtc.com
Bus from Broad + 9Th to Broad & Shafer
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- http://www.ridegrtc.com
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Washington, DC - 2305 Pennsylvania Ave to Richmond, VA - 900 W Leigh St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- CoachRun
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Charlottesville to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Norfolk to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- Megabus
- Adult One-way
- $10–35
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Washington Union Station to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Virginia Commonwealth University
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University bus services, operated by Megabus, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Virginia Commonwealth University.
There are 364+ hotels available in Virginia Commonwealth University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Virginia Commonwealth University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















