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 SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 48 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The metro and train schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Frederick on the Moovit app.

168min$7.75
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Train - MARCMARC
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    50 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Glenmont
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Union Station
    4 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 SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 40 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The metro and train schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Frederick on the Moovit app.

160min$7.75
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    50 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 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 168 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.

Metro And Train schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick

To check the metro and train schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad)) and destination (Frederick), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro and train schedules.

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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 SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED 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 40 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The metro and train schedule from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) may change. We recommend you check the updated metro and train schedule to Frederick on the Moovit app.

160min$7.75
Metro - SILVER
Metro - RED
Bus - 515515
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

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 - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Metro Center
    50 min
  • 4
    Metro - REDRED
    Wait for metro
    RED
    Shady Grove
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shady Grove
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Shady Grove Station & Bay C - East
    140 yd • 2 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 168 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Train line MARC.

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

    The alternative route takes 160 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line RED, Bus line 515.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Frederick?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick?

    The SILVER metro line goes from New Carrollton station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County 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 by metro and train?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County and Frederick in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD by metro and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to get to Frederick?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the New Carrollton station near Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) in Loudoun County.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) and Frederick?

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

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

    The ride from Washington Dulles International Airport (Iad) to Frederick costs $7.75.

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