There are 5 ways to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring by bus, subway, rideshare, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly to Washington Union StationLynchburg
- Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
1h 3mSubway
cheapest- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 PlatformSv
- Take the subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center PlatformRd
1h 13m$4–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Washington Dulles-IAD to Silver Spring27.3 mi
41 minDrive 27.3 mi
- Drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring27.3 mi
41 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring27.3 mi
41 min$85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring. However, there are services departing from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Silver Spring is 36 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring without a car is to bus and subway which takes 1h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring, including transfers.
Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring 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 Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring is 27 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Silver Spring.
There are 1695+ hotels available in Silver Spring.
What companies run services between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), USA and Silver Spring, MD, USA?
You can take a subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform via Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform and Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform in around 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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
Subway from Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform to Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $3–5
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dulles - Kiss & Fly 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 Silver Spring
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Yellow Cab Services
- Phone
- +1-866-302-9898
- Website
- yellowcabservices.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Silver Spring. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.