There are 4 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC by subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway S
57 min$2–3Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Washington DC26.4 mi
35 minDrive 26.4 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DCcar 26.4 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DCtaxi 26.4 mi
35 min$75–95
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC 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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Washington DC is 27 miles. The road distance is 26.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC without a car is to subway which takes 57 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC 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 DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Washington DC.
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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 McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 47 min.
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Washington DC
- 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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