How to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University by bus and metro?

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University - Metro Schedule

The SILVER metro from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University runs from 5:24 AM to 11:06 PM, with departures every 15-35 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 15 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University by bus and metro

To get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University in Washington, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: take the SILVER metro from Washington Dulles International Airport station to L'Enfant Plaza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the YELLOW metro and finally take the D40 bus from 7 St Nw+S St NW station to Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $7.75. The bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Howard University on the Moovit app.

75min$7.75
Metro - SILVER
Metro - YELLOW
Bus - D40D40
Walk to Howard University
Leaves from Washington Dulles International Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
  • 2
    Metro - SILVERSILVER
    Wait for metro
    SILVER
    New Carrollton
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    L'Enfant Plaza
    53 min
  • 4
    Metro - YELLOWYELLOW
    Wait for metro
    YELLOW
    Greenbelt
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shaw-Howard U Metro Station
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    7 St Nw+S St NW
    ID 1001606
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - D40D40
    Wait for bus
    D40
    North To Silver Spring
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Georgia Av Nw+Howard Pl NW
    ID 1001803
    5 min
  • 9
    Walk to Howard University
    Walk to
    Howard University
    Georgia Avenue Northwest
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University

The distance between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), Washington and Howard University, Washington is approximately 30.63 mi, which can typically be traveled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Washington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University

To check the bus and metro schedule from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)) and destination (Howard University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, 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 bus and metro schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Metro line SILVER, Metro line YELLOW, Bus line D40.

  • Is there a direct metro between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Howard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total traveling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University?

    The SILVER metro line goes from L'Enfant Plaza station near Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD to Shaw-Howard U Metro Station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Shaw-Howard U Metro Station near Howard University in Washington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD and Howard University in Washington by metro and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to get to Howard University?

    Get on the SILVER metro from the L'Enfant Plaza station near Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, MD.

  • Where do I get off the metro when traveling between Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) and Howard University?

    Get off the metro at the Shaw-Howard U Metro Station, which is closest to Howard University in Washington.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University?

    The ride from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Howard University costs $7.75.

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