There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington 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 Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
46 min$2–3Bus
- 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 Washington26.4 mi
35 minDrive 26.4 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washingtoncar 26.4 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washingtontaxi 26.4 mi
35 min$75–95
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Washington is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington without a car is to subway which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington 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 Washington bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Washington, 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 Washington
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington 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 Washington is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington.
There are 1588+ hotels available in Washington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.