There are 5 ways to get from Dulles 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 PlatformS
47 min$2–8Bus
- Take the bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union StationVirginia Breeze
1h 5m$16–19Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Washington26.5 mi
35 minDrive 26.5 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Washington26.5 mi
35 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dulles to Washington26.5 mi
35 min$80–100
Dulles to Washington by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Washington is to subway which costs $2 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Dulles 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 twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
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 47 min.
The distance between Dulles and Washington is 26 miles. The road distance is 26.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Washington without a car is to subway which takes 47 min and costs $2 - $8.
The subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform takes 47 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Dulles to Washington bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Dulles to Washington train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Dulles to Washington bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, arrive at Washington Union Station.
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.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–19
- Schedules at
- virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles International Airport to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dulles 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 Dulles to Washington is 27 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Dulles to Washington.
There are 1641+ hotels available in Washington.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dulles and Washington. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







