How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick by bus and metro?

From Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 515 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Frederick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $8.00.

151min$8.00
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport Metrorail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL SILVER LINE
    Largo
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    53 min
  • 4
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/14 Frederick Marc Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick by bus and metro via VIRGINIA BREEZE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 515

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Dulles Airport station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 515 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Frederick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Dulles Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/14 Frederick Marc Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick

The distance between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad), Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Frederick, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD is approximately 74.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 151 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Frederick, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

Frederick is located at Frederick, Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and the nearest public transit station is Square Corner (East Patrick Street at North Market Street).

Train stations close to Frederick:

  • Monocacy

Bus stations close to Frederick:

  • Square Corner (East Patrick Street at North Market Street)
  • South Street at South Market Street
  • Frederick

Related Routes

Alternative route from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick by bus and metro via VIRGINIA BREEZE, METRORAIL RED LINE and 515

To get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the VIRGINIA BREEZE bus from Dulles Airport station to Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the METRORAIL RED LINE metro and finally take the 515 bus from Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East station to Frederick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Dulles Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)
    Metropolitan Washington Arprts, Dulles International Airport, Washington, DC 20041, USA
  • 2
    Bus - VIRGINIA BREEZEVIRGINIA BREEZE
    Wait for bus
    VIRGINIA BREEZE
    Washington Dc
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Union Station
  • 5
    Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
    Wait for metro
    METRORAIL RED LINE
    Shady Grove
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 515515
    Wait for bus
    515
    515/14 Frederick Marc Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick?

    The fastest way takes 151 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 515.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick?

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Bus line VIRGINIA BREEZE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line 515.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 31 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    The METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro line goes from Largo station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Metro Center station near Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and bus is about 2 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to get to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get on the METRORAIL SILVER LINE metro from the Largo station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD?

    Get off the metro at the Metro Center stop, which is closest to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick?

    The ride from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick costs $8.00.

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