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How to get fromDulles to Washingtonby subway, bus, rideshare, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Dulles to Washington by subway, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformsubwayS
    47 min
    $2–8
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union StationbusVirginia Breeze
    1h 5m
    $16–19
  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Washingtonrideshare26.5 mi
    35 min
  4. Drive 26.5 mi

    1. Drive from Dulles to Washingtoncar26.5 mi
    35 min
    $5–7
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dulles to Washingtontaxi26.5 mi
    35 min
    $80–100

Dulles to Washington by subway

Calendar661Weekly Subways
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dulles, VA, 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 $2–8 and the journey takes 47 min. Alternatively, Virginia Breeze operates a bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $16–19 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Megabus also services this route once daily.

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