There are 5 ways to get from Dulles to Washington, DC 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
56 min$4–12Bus
- 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 Washington, DC28.1 mi
37 minDrive 28.1 mi
- Drive from Dulles to Washington, DC28.1 mi
37 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dulles to Washington, DC28.1 mi
37 min$85–110
Dulles to Washington, DC by subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dulles to Washington, DC is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Dulles to Washington, DC is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $5 - $8.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Dulles to Washington, DC station. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Dulles and Washington, DC is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dulles to Washington, DC without a car is to subway which takes 56 min and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Dulles to Washington, DC, including transfers.
Dulles to Washington, DC bus services, operated by Virginia Breeze, depart from Dulles International Airport station.
Dulles to Washington, DC train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform station.
Dulles to Washington, DC 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, DC
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dulles to Washington, DC 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, DC is 28 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Dulles to Washington, DC.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dulles and Washington, DC. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







