There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway S
47 min$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles International Airportbus Highlands Rhythm / ...
1h 20m$10–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington to Washington Dulles-IAD27.9 mi
37 minDrive 27.9 mi
- Drive from Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)car 27.9 mi
37 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)taxi 27.9 mi
37 min$80–100
Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to subway which costs $2 - $3 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington Union Station station and arriving at Dulles International Airport. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform and arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 47 min.
The distance between Washington and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 26 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs $2 - $3.
The subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform station.
Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Dulles International Airport station.
What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA?
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates a subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $2–3 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles International Airport 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–20 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Megabus also services this route once daily.
Subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center 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
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- [email protected]
- Website
- Megabus
Bus from Washington Union Station to Dulles International Airport
- 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 to Washington Dulles-IAD
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Grand Cab
- Phone
- +1 202-269-6690
- Website
- grandcab.com
Washington DC Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 202-657-0008
- Website
- dctaxiservice.com
Yellow Cab DC
- Phone
- +1 (202) 544-1212
- Website
- dcyellowcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
There are 261+ hotels available in Washington Dulles Airport (IAD).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.