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

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

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 train 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 MARC train from Union Station station to Frederick station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min.

178min
Metro - METRORAIL SILVER LINE
Metro - METRORAIL RED LINE
Train - MARCMARC
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
    Takoma
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    5 min
  • 6
    Train - MARCMARC
    Wait for train
    MARC
    Frederick
  • 7
    Ride to train station Frederick
    Ride to train station
    Frederick
    104 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 45 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

165min$8.75
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
    515/9 Downtown Frederick Marc Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    58 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 83.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick by metro and train, 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 Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station).

Train stations close to Frederick:

  • Monocacy

Bus stations close to Frederick:

  • Transit Center (Frederick Marc Train Station)
  • East Street at Transit Center
  • Frederick

Related Routes

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 45 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

165min$8.75
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
    515/9 Downtown Frederick Marc Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Frederick
    Ride to bus station
    Frederick
    58 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 178 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, Bus line METRORAIL RED LINE, Bus line MARC.

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

    The alternative route takes 165 minutes, using Bus line METRORAIL SILVER LINE, 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 train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 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 train 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 train?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and train is about 2 hr 58 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 station, which is closest to Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

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